Nihal Sarin Blunders from Winning Position as India Loses to Uzbekistan
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
India suffered a 1.5-2.5 defeat against hosts Uzbekistan at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand after Nihal Sarin squandered a winning position on Board 3. With the top two boards drawn and D Gukesh offering a draw on Board 4 upon sensing an advantage, Nihal held a significant plus-two advantage with 30 minutes on his clock. However, three quick errors allowed Nodirbek Yakubboev to turn the game around and secure victory for Uzbekistan. The defeat leaves India's title defence hanging by a thread just before the rest day. Uzbekistan entered the clash already ahead on game points.
Why it matters
This crucial loss severely damages India's title defence at the Chess Olympiad, shifting momentum to host nation Uzbekistan ahead of the tournament's rest day.
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