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

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What happened

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.

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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.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:33:15 UTC.

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