India Women's Chess Team Extends Winning Streak to Four Matches
· Sports · Indian Express, BBC Sport
The Indian women's chess team secured a 3-0 victory against Mongolia at the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, marking their fourth consecutive win. Divya Deshmukh and Savitha Shri B delivered decisive victories on the lower boards to seal the match. Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali both secured draws in their respective games against Mongolian opponents. This performance keeps India at the top of the standings as they look to defend their title. The team has maintained an unbeaten record throughout the tournament so far.
Why it matters
As the top-seeded defending champions, India's consistent performance positions them as the primary contender to secure a historic repeat title at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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