India Secures Silver and Bronze at 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
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India's chess contingent achieved a silver medal in the Open section and a bronze in the Women's section at the 2026 Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand. This marks a third consecutive podium finish for India, though it falls short of their historic double-gold performance in Budapest 2024. World Champion D. Gukesh earned individual silver on board four, playing all eleven rounds. The women's team's performance was highlighted by 19-year-old B. Savitha Shri's individual gold medal on the reserve board.