India win 3-1 vs Thailand despite Arjun Erigaisi's shocking loss at Chess Olympiad

India Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi suffered a shocking loss against Thailand's 20-year-old International Master Prin Laohawirapap in Round 1 of the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026. The 2363-rated Laohawirapap defeated 2759-rated Erigaisi in 54 moves. However, India's Open team defeated Thailand 3-1, with Gukesh D, Nihal Sarin and Vidit Gujrathi securing the match points for the defending champions.