India Secures Silver in Open and Bronze in Women’s Section at 2026 Chess Olympiad

At the 2026 Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the tournament concluded on 27 September 2026.

Results

Uzbekistan claimed victory in the open section, with India finishing as runner‑up and securing the silver medal. In the women’s section, India placed third, earning the bronze medal.

India’s open team finished with a total of 18 points.

Indian Participants

• R Praggnanandhaa
• Arjun Erigaisi
• Nihal Sarin
• Gukesh Dommaraju
• Vidit Gujrathi
• Koneru Humpy
• Vaishali Rameshbabu
• Divya Deshmukh
• Vantika Agarwal
• Savitha Shri

Source

This report is based on information published by The Bridge — Chess.

Official source: https://thebridge.in/chess/india-olympiad-savitha-brilliance-gukesh-confidence-vaishali-slump-57850