In 2006, at the Asian Team Chess Championship held in Esfahan, Iran, the Indian men’s team won the gold medal, while the Indian women’s team secured the silver medal. This was a landmark achievement for Indian chess, showcasing the country’s growing strength in team events.
The Indian men’s team emerged as the champions of Asia, winning the gold medal in a highly competitive tournament.
The team featured some of India’s top grandmasters at the time, likely including Krishnan Sasikiran, P. Harikrishna, Surya Shekhar Ganguly, Sandipan Chanda, and Deep Sengupta.
Their victory cemented India’s reputation as a rising chess powerhouse.
The Indian women’s team put up a strong performance, winning the silver medal behind the Chinese team, which secured gold.
The team likely included top Indian women players such as Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika, Nisha Mohota, and Swati Ghate.
This silver medal was a testament to India’s increasing dominance in women’s chess as well.
The gold medal in the men’s event was one of India’s first major continental team victories.
The women’s silver medal highlighted India’s growing strength in women’s chess.
These performances contributed to India’s later success in the Chess Olympiad and other global team events.
