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Chess Olympiad: Savitha heroics bring medal; Arjun helps India bag Open silver

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India secured a memorable double podium at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.

Savitha Shri’s resilient 83-move draw sealed bronze for the women, while Arjun Erigaisi’s dramatic late victory helped the open team win silver on tiebreak.

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  • Savitha Shri’s resilient 83-move draw sealed bronze for the women, while Arjun Erigaisi’s dramatic late victory helped the open team win silver on tiebreak.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:49:38 UTC.

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