Gukesh Conjures Win From Losing Position, Powers India Past Germany

Gukesh conjures win from losing position, powers India past Germany

Holders beat Germany 2.5-1.5, move within a point of leaders Uzbekistan; India women beat Uzbekistan 3-1

Chess Olympiad Round 9: D Gukesh pulls a Houdini, keeps India in gold medal race

World champion turns tables on Alexander Donchenko to help India snatch a 2.5-1.5 win against Germany. Divya & Vantika powered women's to a dominating 3-1 win over host Uzbeks.

Chess Olympiad Round 9: D Gukesh channels his world champion self, overturns almost-lost game to keep India in gold hunt

D Gukesh produced a crucial comeback win over Germany’s Alexander Donchenko in Round 9, helping India stay in the Chess Olympiad gold medal race. India’s men beat Germany 2.5-1.5, while Vantika Agrawal and Divya Deshmukh powered the women’s team to victory. India’s men trail Uzbekistan, while the women remain second behind leaders China with two rounds left.

India vs Germany, Open Section Round 9: LIVE updates

Follow Sportstar’s updates from Round 9 of the Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, as defending champion India takes on Germany in the Open section on Friday.