India's Performance in Round 5 of the 46th Chess Olympiad

India's Mixed Results in Round 5

In the ongoing 46th Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, India achieved a victory against the Netherlands in the open section, while the women's team faced a defeat against Poland during the fifth round. The open section match concluded with India winning 3-1, whereas the women's team lost 1.5-2.5 to Poland on Sunday.

Current Standings

Following the fifth round, India occupies the second position in the open section standings with a total of 10 points, sharing this score with Uzbekistan and Germany, who also have 10 points. In contrast, the women's team has dropped to eighth place with 8 points, according to Chess.com.

Recap: India's Dominant Round 4 Performance

On Saturday, India showcased a strong performance in the Chess Olympiad 2026, achieving impressive 3-1 victories in both sections. The open team triumphed over Spain, while the women's team defeated Mongolia, marking their fourth consecutive win.

Open Team's Victory Over Spain

The open team secured victories through players Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh, while R Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin contributed with draws, leading to a solid team win, as reported by the FIDE website. Gukesh triumphed over Alexei Shirov in 42 moves, and Erigaisi won against Maksim Chigaev in 36 moves. Praggnanandhaa, competing on the top board, drew his match, and Nihal also managed a draw against his opponent.

Women's Team Overcomes Mongolia

In the women's section, India maintained its flawless record by defeating Mongolia 3-1. Divya Deshmukh and Savitha Shri secured victories, while the matches on the first two boards ended in draws. Savitha remained unbeaten with a perfect score of 4/4. Koneru Humpy and R. Vaishali concluded their matches with draws, with Humpy sharing points with Bat-Erdene Mungunzul after 82 moves, and Vaishali drawing with Turmunkh Munkhzul after a 75-move contest.