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.
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.
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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.
