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 claimed victory at the record-breaking Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, marking their second home win in the competition. The tournament, organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), saw 205 teams from around the world compete. Uzbek players, led by grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov, faced off against Ukraine in the final round, emerging victorious with 10 wins out of 11 matches.
Their only loss came against eventual bronze medalists Germany. Uzbekistan's triumph was highlighted by Abdusattorov's flawless performance, earning him an individual gold medal. The win also put Uzbekistan ahead of India and China, who both finished with silver medals. Other notable performances included China's gold in the women's competition, Kazakhstan's second place, and India's bronze.
The success of Uzbekistan's team was attributed to their high level of play and the growing popularity of chess worldwide.
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