Uzbekistan Beats India in Samarkand to Take Sole Lead at the Chess Olympiad
The team won all six of its matches; in round six it defeated defending champions India 2.5-1.5.
Uzbekistan's men's chess team has won all six of its matches at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, taking the sole lead without losing a single match.
The win over India
In round six the host team beat reigning world champions India 2.5-1.5. The decisive point came from Nodirbek Yakubboev, who beat Nihal Sarin after the Indian grandmaster blundered his queen in the key game.
The players
Javokhir Sindarov (rated 2778) scored 4 points from 5 games (three wins, two draws). The team also features Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2762), Shamsiddin Vokhidov (2654) and Mukhiddin Madaminov (2611).
What comes next
In round seven Uzbekistan faces two-time Olympic champions China. The tournament runs over 11 rounds under the Swiss system.
In brief
- Tournament: 46th Chess Olympiad, Samarkand
- Result: 6 wins in 6 rounds, sole lead
- Key win: over India 2.5-1.5
- Star: Javokhir Sindarov 4/5
- Next opponent: China (round 7)
