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Indian Grandmaster Rohith Krishna won the gold medal at the Menuires International Chess Championship held in France on July 21, 2026. He secured the title by winning the tie-break with a score of 43 after finishing unbeaten with 7 points in 9 rounds. Fellow Indian player Raja Rithvik claimed the silver medal with a tie-break score of 41.5, while French Grandmaster Omelja Artem finished third with 6.5 points. The tournament featured 86 players from several countries, highlighting India's growing strength and consistent success in international chess competitions.