Chess: Team capable of doing well without Viswanathan Anand, says India's top ranked player

Viswanathan Anand

India's top-ranked chess player P Harikrishna on Tuesday said while legendary Viswanathan Anand's absence from the Indian team will make a big difference, the young players are ready to carve out a niche for themselves at this year's Chess Olympiad.

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Anand decided not to participate this time, but he will be guiding the Indian team at the showpiece event to be held from July 28 to August 10. "India have a very good team this time around. Obviously, not having [Viswanathan] Anand is going to make a big difference. That said, this side has a perfect mix of young and experienced players and we are capable of doing really well," Harikrishna said.

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