Uzbekistan Surge Ahead in Open, India Women Stay in Hunt

Chess Olympiad Round 7: India's chances of gold get bleaker despite win in open; women still in hunt

India’s open team stayed in contention for a Chess Olympiad medal after beating England 2.5-1.5, but Uzbekistan’s perfect run has made the gold race increasingly difficult. Meanwhile, the women’s team strengthened their title hopes with a dominant 3.5-0.5 win over Germany, led by Savitha Shri’s sixth straight victory.

Chess Olympiad: India beat England, women's team rout Germany to stay in title race

India's open team beat England 2.5-1.5, while the women's team thrashed Germany 3.5-0.5 in Round 7. Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa secured key wins as both Indian teams moved to 12 match points in Samarkand.

Uzbekistan surge ahead in Open, India women stay in hunt

Hosts make it seven wins from seven rounds as India beat England. Humpy, Divya power India women to 3.5-0.5 win over Germany

Chess Olympiad, Round 7: India pips England 2.5-1.5 in open event, women crush Germany 3.5-0.5

After Tuesday’s rest day, both Indians sides made strong returns, with the Open team overcoming England and the women producing a dominant win against Germany as the Olympiad entered its second half.

Pragg, Gukesh seal 2.5-1.5 win over England; Indian women hammer Germany to keep gold chase alive

Key wins from Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh powered India past England in Round 7, while an unbeaten 6.0/6 run from Savitha Shri kept the women’s title defence alive.

Chess Olympiad: Indian Teams Have It Easy Against England, Germany

The Indian men's and women's chess teams delivered strong performances in the seventh round of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. The men's team defeated England, with R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh securing crucial wins. The women's team dominated Germany with a 3.5-0.5 victory, highlighted by wins from Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, and Savitha Shri.