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Chess Olympiad 2026: India Men Win, Women Draw as Other Teams Clash
At the Chess Olympiad 2026, held at an undisclosed venue and date, Indian players including D Gukesh, Nihal Sarin, R Praggnanandhaa and B Savitha Shri took part in matches that produced the following results.
Match Results
| Team | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| India men | Uzbekistan‑2 | 3.5‑0.5 |
| India women | China | 2‑2 |
| Uzbekistan‑1 | Armenia | 3.5‑0.5 |
| Kazakhstan | France | 2.5‑1.5 |
Key Takeaways
- India’s men secured a convincing victory over their Uzbek opponents, scoring three and a half points to the opposition’s half point.
- The Indian women’s team held the leading Chinese side to an even split, each side earning two points.
- Uzbekistan‑1 continued its strong performance with another win against Armenia, again finishing with a 3.5‑0.5 score.
- Kazakhstan edged past France in a closely contested encounter, claiming two and a half points to France’s one and a half.
Source
This report is based on information published by The Bridge — Chess.
Official source: https://thebridge.in/chess/olympiad-2026-gold-medals-slip-away-india-57831
