India Shines in Round 10 of the 46th Chess Olympiad

Round 10 Results

In the ongoing 46th Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, India achieved a significant victory in the open section while securing a draw in the women's category during round 10 on Saturday.

The Indian team triumphed over Uzbekistan with a score of 3.5-0.5 in the open section, while the women's team managed to draw 2-2 against China.

Key Performances

Notable performances for India included wins by Nihal Sarin, world champion D Gukesh, and R Praggnanandhaa.

In the women's matches, Savitha Shri's victory was crucial in helping India achieve a draw.

Current Standings

Following round 10, India stands second in the open section with 17 points, just behind Uzbekistan, which has 18 points.

In the women's standings, India is in third place with 16 points, trailing China (18 points) and Kazakhstan (17 points), according to Chess.com.

Tournament Outlook

The final round of this prestigious tournament is scheduled for today.

The Chess Olympiad is recognized as the premier team competition, featuring the world's top players competing in Samarkand from September 15-27.

As the defending champions in both the open and women's categories, India is favored to retain their titles.