India Faces England in Olympiad Round 7 After Mixed Round 6 Results

Open Section Setback Against Hosts

India’s open team suffered a setback in Round 6 of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, losing 1.5-2.5 to the host nation. The defeat halted India’s momentum and left the team seventh in the standings with 10 points. Uzbekistan remained the only team with a perfect 12 points after six rounds.

Women’s Section Surges with Victory Over USA

In contrast, the Indian women’s team delivered a commanding 3-1 victory over the United States in Round 6. The win lifted India to 10 points and third place in the women’s standings. China and Kazakhstan share the lead with 12 points each.

Current Standings Overview

• Open Section: Uzbekistan leads with 12/12; India sits seventh with 10 points.
• Women’s Section: China and Kazakhstan lead with 12 points; India is third with 10 points.

Round 7 Pairings Set

India’s open team will face England in Round 7, while the women’s team takes on Germany. The matches present an opportunity for both squads to recover ground in the open section and consolidate a podium position in the women’s event. Key players Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa are expected to feature prominently for the open side.

Source

This report is based on information published by Sportstar (The Hindu) — Chess.

Official source: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/india-vs-england-chess-olympiad-2026-round-7-live-updates-praggnanandhaa-gukesh/article71498978.ece