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India's Medal Hopes Alive at 46th Chess Olympiad After Crucial Round 10 Wins
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News18•27-09-2026, 08:00
India's Medal Hopes Alive at 46th Chess Olympiad After Crucial Round 10 Wins
- •India secured a vital win in the open section and a draw in the women's section during Round 10 of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.
- •In the open section, India triumphed over Uzbekistan 2 with a score of 3.5-0.5, with Nihal Sarin, D Gukesh, and R Praggnanandhaa securing wins.
- •The women's team achieved a 2-2 draw against China, largely due to a key win by Savitha Shri.
- •After Round 10, India stands second in the open standings with 17 points, trailing Uzbekistan (18 points).
- •In the women's section, India is third with 16 points, behind China (18 points) and Kazakhstan (17 points), heading into the final round.
Key Questions Answered
In the open standings after round 10, India is second with 17 points behind leaders Uzbekistan with 18 points. In the women's section, India stands in third place with 16 points, trailing China at 18 points and Kazakhstan at 17 points.
In the open section, India secured a convincing 3.5-0.5 victory over Uzbekistan 2. Meanwhile, the women's team played out a 2-2 draw against China.
In the open section, Nihal Sarin, world champion D Gukesh, and R Praggnanandhaa all secured wins. In the women's action, a crucial win by Savitha Shri helped India tie the match.
