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Chess Olympiad: Nihal Sarin Blunders as India Lose to Uzbekistan
Nodirbek Yakubboev's win gave Uzbekistan a 2.5-1.5 upset, while India's women answered a first-round setback with a 3-1 victory over the United States.
- On Monday, the reigning champion Indian men's chess team lost 1.5-2.5 to host Uzbekistan at the 46th Chess Olympiad, surrendering their tournament lead after five consecutive victories.
- Nodirbek Yakubboev secured the decisive point for Uzbekistan by defeating Nihal Sarin after 54 moves, as the Indian player blundered his queen in a promising position.
- "It's all nerves," Vidit Gujrathi explained regarding how elite players err in one move, while Nihal wrote on X that "one momentary lapse can turn everything around."
- Bouncing back from a Round 5 loss to Poland, the Indian women's team defeated the United States 3-1 with decisive victories from Vantika Agrawal and B Savitha Shri.
- Germany's loss to China further strengthened Uzbekistan's position as sole leader in the open section, while India remains on 10 points and must work to regain tournament contention.
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46th Chess Olympiad: Contrasting Fortunes for India in Open, Women's Section During Round 6
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. In the open section, India was beaten 1.5-2.5 by Uzbekistan, while India was convincing for the most part in its 3.0-1.0 win over the USA, as per the International Chess Federation (FIDE) website. Sports News | 46th Chess Olympiad: Contrasting Fortunes for India in Open, Women's Section During Round 6.
·Mumbai, India
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46th Chess Olympiad: Contrasting fortunes for India in open, womens section during Round 6 - The Tribune
In the open section, India was beaten 1.5-2.5 by Uzbekistan, while India was convincing for the most part in its 3.0-1.0 win over the USA, as per the International Chess Federation (FIDE) website.
·Chandigarh, India
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