India are back to defend their Chess Olympiad crown, but the spotlight is on D Gukesh. The world champion has endured a difficult year and now has one more major tournament to find his rhythm before facing Javokhir Sindarov in November. Can the Olympiad 2026 be the spark Gukesh needs? Rupha Ramani looks at India’s title defence and Gukesh’s road back.
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