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Uzbekistan wins home gold at record-breaking Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

Almost 400 teams from more than 190 countries competed over 11 rounds. Germany took bronze, while Hungary, France and Spain also finished in the top 10, alongside Azerbaijan and Armenia.

  • Uzbekistan wins second home gold at record-breaking Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.
  • Uzbek players led by grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov defeat Ukraine in final round.
  • Abdusattorov earns individual gold medal, contributing to Uzbekistan's victory.

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