World · India Bureau
Indian Men's Chess Team Crushes Uzbekistan 2; Women Hold China
Led by world champion D Gukesh and fellow grandmasters Nihal Sarin and R Praggnanandhaa, India's men's team delivered a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory over Uzbekistan-2 in the Chess Olympiad's penultimate round. The women's team secured a draw against China.
LSN India ·
India's men's chess contingent continued their commanding performance at the Chess Olympiad with a comprehensive victory over Uzbekistan-2 in the 10th round. World champion D Gukesh spearheaded the charge alongside top-rated Indian grandmasters Nihal Sarin and R Praggnanandhaa, who once again demonstrated their superiority on the board.
The Indian men clinched a decisive 3.5-0.5 scoreline, moving closer to the tournament's conclusion. Gukesh and his teammates have established themselves as consistent performers throughout the competition, showcasing the depth of talent within Indian chess.
Meanwhile, the Indian women's team showed resilience in their matchup against China, securing a draw in a closely contested encounter. The result reflects the competitive level at which India's female players are performing against the tournament's top-seeded nations.
With only one round remaining, India's men remain firmly positioned in contention for a strong tournament finish, while the women continue to build on their performances in the later stages of the championship.