Defending champions India made an average start at the 46th Chess Olympiad after registering unconvincing wins against lower-ranked opponents.
World champion D Gukesh dropped below 2700 in live ratings to 2699.5 points after being held to a draw by Indonesia's Satria Duta Cahaya.
The Indian men's team is set to face a stronger Italian team featuring Grandmasters on their first four boards in the third round.