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Indian Men Dominate Uzbekistan-2, Women Draw with China at Chess Olympiad
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News18•26-09-2026, 22:45
Indian Men Dominate Uzbekistan-2, Women Draw with China at Chess Olympiad
- •Indian men's team secured a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory over Uzbekistan-2 in the 10th round of the 46th Chess Olympiad, led by D Gukesh, Nihal Sarin, and R Praggnanandhaa.
- •B Savitha Shri's crucial win helped the Indian women's team secure a 2-2 draw against leaders China, keeping their medal hopes alive.
- •Savitha Shri has an impressive record of 8.5 points from nine games in the event, including her eighth victory against Zhai Mo.
- •The Indian men are currently in sole second place with 17 points, aiming for a silver medal, while Uzbekistan-1 leads with 18 points.
- •The Indian women's team is in third place with 16 points, trailing China (18 points) and Kazakhstan (17 points).
Key Questions Answered
The Indian men achieved a comprehensive 3.5-0.5 victory over Uzbekistan-2 during the 10th and penultimate round of the 46th Chess Olympiad.
The Indian women's team secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against tournament leaders China, kept alive by B Savitha Shri's victory over Zhai Mo.
The Indian men sit in the sole second spot with 17 points and are well-positioned for the silver medal, while the Indian women are in third place with 16 points.
