India, Oct. 26 -- Ahead of the upcoming Chess World Cup, Indian players had an impressive outing at the European Club Cup, in Rhodes (Greece). D Gukesh clinched gold on the top board and his team SuperChess also emerged as champions. The performance will be a huge boost for Gukesh, as he has been in inconsistent form since becoming the World Champion.

In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh bagged gold on the second board and her team Cercle d'echecs de Monte Carlo became champions. Divya is the only woman competitor in the upcoming World Cup, and her performance puts her in good shape ahead of the tournament in India.

The Chess World Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place in Goa from 31 October to 27 November. The winner, runner-up and thi...