India vs Uzbekistan updates, Day 6 live boards: Pragg, Arjun, Nihal and Gukesh in action
· Sports · Sportstar
Defending champion India takes on Uzbekistan in the Open section of the Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand on Day 6. D. Gukesh will face Shamsiddin Vokhidov on Board 4 while Arjun Erigaisi plays Javokhir Sindarov on Board 2. The Indian team previously defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in the Open section on Day 5 but lost to Poland 1.5-2.5 in the women’s event. In the women’s section, R. Vaishali has been rested for Savitha Shri, with the rest of the lineup unchanged. The match is part of Round 6 of the Olympiad, with live updates being followed by Sportstar.
Why it matters
Indian chess fans follow the performance of top players like Gukesh and Arjun in international competitions, where results affect national pride and rankings. A strong showing could reinforce India’s position as a leading chess nation after their recent title defence.
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