It was my idea: Gukesh on playing on Board 4 at Chess Olympiad

World Champion Gukesh D opened up about playing on Board 4 at the ongoing FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026, revealing that it was his idea. "The whole team…we all thought the same thing: that this is the board order that gives us the best chance of winning the tournament," he said. Notably, lower boards usually feature players rated in the 2600s.