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India Aims to Keep Chess Olympiad Gold on Final Day in Samarkand
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 02:17 PM
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India’s chess team will compete on the final day of the 2026 Olympiad in Samarkand, hoping to retain the gold medals they have won previously.
The 2026 Chess Olympiad is set to conclude on the final day in Samarkand, with India’s team poised to defend their gold medals. The event, held in the historic Uzbek city, has seen India emerge as a dominant force in recent years. On Saturday, the team will face a series of matches that could determine whether they keep the top spot.
India’s players have consistently performed well at international tournaments, and their performance in Samarkand will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike. The final day’s schedule includes matches against several strong national teams, making the competition intense.
The Indian Chess Federation has expressed confidence in the squad’s preparation and experience. While the outcome remains uncertain, the team’s focus is on maintaining the high standards that have earned them gold in past Olympiads.
Spectators in Samarkand and viewers worldwide will be eager to see if India can repeat its success and secure another gold medal at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.
India’s players have consistently performed well at international tournaments, and their performance in Samarkand will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike. The final day’s schedule includes matches against several strong national teams, making the competition intense.
The Indian Chess Federation has expressed confidence in the squad’s preparation and experience. While the outcome remains uncertain, the team’s focus is on maintaining the high standards that have earned them gold in past Olympiads.
Spectators in Samarkand and viewers worldwide will be eager to see if India can repeat its success and secure another gold medal at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.