India Holds Firm: draw against Uzbekistan keeps gold in sight

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Published By : Prameya News Bureau | September 21, 2024 1:38 PM

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India Holds Steady in Chess Olympiad: Draw Against Uzbekistan Keeps Gold Hopes Alive

In a thrilling showdown between chess powerhouses, India and defending champions Uzbekistan battled to a draw in the 9th round of the Chess Olympiad. The match was a tense affair, with three of the four games ending in early draws. However, the spotlight was on the intense duel between India's Arjun Erigaisi and Uzbekistan's Shamsiddin Vokhidov, which stretched into the sixth hour before finally concluding in a draw.

This result keeps India in the hunt for gold, with a slight edge over Uzbekistan as they head into the final two rounds. The Indian women's team also secured a draw, with Vantika Agrawal scoring a notable victory against Grandmaster Irina Krush.

The match against Uzbekistan was a crucial one for India, and the draw keeps them in a strong position for a medal. The team will face top-seeded USA in the 10th round, which promises to be another exciting encounter.

In other notable matches, world number one Magnus Carlsen suffered a surprising defeat, while world champion Ding Liren played out another draw after returning from a two-round break.

Overall, the 9th round was a mix of highs and lows for India. While the draw against Uzbekistan was a positive result, the team will need to be at their best in the remaining rounds to secure the gold medal.


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