The Chess Olympiad's Unlikely Battleground: Fatigue and Frustration on the Board The recent shock defeat of Arjun Erigaisi in the opening round of the Chess Olympiad has been attributed by teammate D Gukesh to a combination of travel exhaustion, accommodation issues, and general disorganization.
This is not just a matter of a player being tired; it's a symptom of a larger problem that affects teams in every sport.
While chess players are often stereotyped as introverted geniuses who thrive on solitude, the reality is that they too face logistical challenges similar to those faced by athletes in other sports.