Chess Olympiad 2026: Gukesh’s Resilient Win Lifts India Past Germany; Women Rout Uzbekistan
India’s men beat Germany 2.5-1.5 and the women defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 after both teams needed wins from the previous round.
- On Friday, India's men's and women's chess teams secured critical victories during the ninth round of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, keeping both squads in strong contention for podium finishes.
- Entering the final stages, both Indian teams hold 15 points, trailing the sole leaders in their respective sections as the prestigious tournament nears its conclusion.
- World champion D. Gukesh spearheaded the men's 2.5-1.5 win over Germany, overcoming a losing position to defeat Alexander Donchenko in a 54-move contest.
- The women's team defeated host Uzbekistan 3-1, with Divya Deshmukh and Vantika Agrawal scoring decisive wins to support the squad's medal ambitions.
- China leads the women's section with 17 points, setting the stage for a potential deciding matchup against India in the tournament's penultimate round.
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Chess Olympiad 2026: Gukesh’s resilient win lifts India past Germany; women rout Uzbekistan
India had a strong round at the Chess Olympiad as the men beat Germany 2.5-1.5—led by D. Gukesh’s victory—and the women defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to hold second place behind China.
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India TodayChess Olympiad: Indian men crush Germany, women beat Uzbekistan
At the 46th chess Olympiad, Indian chess teams scored impressive victories. The men's team triumphed over Germany, aided by D. Gukesh's pivotal win, ending the round with a score of 2.5-1.5. Simultaneously, the women's team outshone Uzbekistan with a decisive 3-1 victory. However, China's women maintain a comfortable lead ahead of India, setting the stage for an intense final showdown.
Gukesh leads Indian men to victory; women crush Uzbekistan at Chess Olympiad
The Indian men's chess team, led by world champion D Gukesh, secured a 2.5-1.5 victory over Germany, while the women's team dominated Uzbekistan 3-1 in the ninth round of the 46th Chess Olympiad. Both teams remain in contention for a podium finish, with Gukesh's comeback win being a highlight.
Chess Olympiad: Gukesh Seals India’s Victory Over Germany; Women’s Team Beats Uzbekistan
Samarkand, September 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Reigning World Classical Chess Champion D Gukesh produced a crucial win to help India defeat overnight joint-leaders Germany 2.5-1.5 in the ninth round of the Open section of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, lifting the team to second place in the standings. The victory brought India […]
Samarkand (Uzbekistan). Friday was a great day for India in the ninth round of the Chess Olympiad. Both the Indian men's and women's teams won their respective matches, strengthening their position in the tournament. The men's team defeated Germany 2.5-1.5, while the women's team defeated hosts Uzbekistan 3-1. (Chess Olympiad) In the previous round […] The post Chess Olympiad: India's double blast! Germany lost due to Gukesh's victory, women's t…
Chess Olympiad: Indian Men's Team Defeats Germany, Women's Team Beats UZB
The Indian men’s chess team, led by reigning world champion D Gukesh, achieved a crucial 2.5-1.5 victory over Germany in the ninth round of the 46th Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand. This win is particularly significant as the Indian team aims for a podium finish, now possessing a total of 15 points with two rounds still to play. Gukesh faced significant challenges during the match but regained control to secure a checkmate against Alexander Don…
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