The Indian team coasted off to a 3.5–0.5 victory over Syria in the 41st Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway, on Sunday. However, Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi was held to a draw by little known Basher Iyti .On the remaining three boards, the Indian men scored victories. In the Women's Olympiad, which is being held simultaneously, the Indian eves had little problems in outwitting New Zealand 4-0.