The Repeat Challenge: India’s Historic Bid to Defend Its Crown at 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
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The repeat challenge: India’s historic bid to defend its crown at 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
India seeks to replicate its historic 2024 Chess Olympiad success in Samarkand. The nation's chess players are defending champions with immense talent and depth. The open section features a competitive four-horse race with India as a strong contender. India's women's team leads the field, aiming for a top podium finish. This Olympiad sets a record with 205 nations participating in the open section.
Samarkand, the second most important city in Uzbekistan, after the capital Taskent, will receive from 15 to 27 the next edition of the World Chess Olympiad, and our country will be one of the 208 that will compete in the Open section
European Rapid Chess Champion Beloslava Krasteva is preparing to participate with the Bulgarian national team at the Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan, which begins on September 15. In the studio of "Carrie's Tempo" on Euronews, she describes the tournament as one of the most colorful competitions in chess and believes that our young women's team can bring surprises, although the preparation was not organized at the level of the other favorites.
Guyana’s chess team departs for 2026 Olympiad in Uzbekistan
Guyana’s 10-member chess team will leave the country this weekend to compete at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 to 27. Five players will represent Guyana in the Open section, while another five will compete in the Women’s division at the biennial international tournament. The Open team comprises FIDE Master Anthony […]
The Uzbek women's chess team is completing preparations for the Olympics in Samarkand. Team captain Nafisa Muminova told Gazeta about how the squad was selected, the work of the coaching staff, the rise of women's chess, and the expected results from the upcoming competition.
Chess: Uzbekistan favourites for Olympiad but ageing England given gloomy outlook
England Open squad have internal tensions but the women’s team blends rising talent with experience Uzbekistan, the host nation, are the favourites to win the 208-team biennial chess Olympiad in Samarkand, which has its opening ceremony on Tuesday, and its first round (of 11) on Wednesday. The defending champions, India, China and the US are…
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