Who among the following is the Non-Playing Captain and Coach of Indian Chess team at Chess Olympiad 2024?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer:B. Srinath Narayanan

Explanation:

·         In the 2024 Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, the Indian men's chess team achieved a historic gold medal under the leadership of Grandmaster (GM) Srinath Narayanan, who served as the Non-Playing Captain and Coach.

·         His strategic guidance and mentorship were pivotal in the team's outstanding performance.

About GM Srinath Narayanan:

• Background: Born on February 14, 1994, in Chennai, India, Srinath Narayanan became a Grandmaster in 2017. He has been instrumental in coaching and leading various Indian chess teams to success.
• Coaching Career: Srinath has coached prodigies like GMs Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi. He has also captained Indian teams in significant tournaments, including the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad 2020 (where India was joint winner with Russia) and the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Mahabalipuram.
• 2024 Achievements: Under his captaincy, the Indian men's team remained undefeated, securing victories against top-seeded teams like the USA and China. This triumph solidified India's status as a rising chess superpower.

Additional Information:

• Women's Team: The Indian women's team also performed admirably, finishing strong under the leadership of non-playing Captain and Coach GM Abhijit Kunte.