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Gukesh defends his title against Javokhir Sindarov in the 2026 World Chess Championship, set to take place near Geneva this winter, with games beginning November 24. Here is the complete guide to the match.
Uzbekistan edged India 2.5-1.5 in the Open, with 3 draws and Yakubboev's win over Nihal Sarin. India's Women beat the USA 3-1.
India's Open team beat the Netherlands 3-1 in Chess Olympiad 2026 Round 5, while the Women lost a close match to Poland. Uzbekistan, with Sindarov, await in Round 6.
Both Indian teams won 3-1 in Chess Olympiad 2026 Round 4. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi won, Pragg let a win slip, and Savitha Shri stayed 4/4.
India beat Italy 3-1 and Greece 3.5-0.5 at Chess Olympiad 2026 Round 3, with Nihal Sarin, Vantika Agrawal, and Savitha Shri B all perfect through three rounds so far.
World Bullet Champion Nihal Sarin rescued India from a losing position at Chess Olympiad 2026 Day 2, while the women's team made light work of Finland, 3.5-0.5.
