Indian Men's Winning Streak Halted At Chess Olympiad, Draw 2-2 Against Uzbekistan In Round 9

India men’s team winning streak came to an end after the defending champion Uzbekistan drew 2-2 in the ninth round of the open section at the SYMA Sp❀orts and Conference Centre in Budapest, Hungary on Friday

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Updated on: 21 September 2024 1:07 am

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D Gukesh drew with Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Photo: Maria Emelianova

The Indian men's team winning run at the 45th Chess Olympiad came to halt after they drew 2-2 against reigning champions Uzbekistan in round 9 of the open section at the SYMA Sports and Conference Centre in Budapest, Hungary on Friday. (More Sports News)

Arjun Erigaisi drew against Shamsiddin Vakhidov as D Gukesh, R 𓆏ꦐPraggnanadhaa and Vidit Gujrathi played out draws with Nodirbek Andusattorov, Javokhir Sindarov and Jakhongir Vakhidov respectively.

The Indian men are ไlikely to retain the sole lead on 17 points and this was another step forward tow▨ards a historic maiden gold medal.

The game between 🇮🇳 Arjun Erigaisi and 🇺🇿 Shamsiddin Vokhidov ends in a draw - India vs Uzbekistan ends 2-2!

All games in the match are drawn; the 2022 winners, Uzbekistan, end the 8-round winning stre♌ak oꦅf the 2024 leaders, India.
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess)

Earlier, the men's team had de⭕feated Iran 3.5-0.5 margin in round 8 on Thursday, September 19 ♊to claim eight wins from as many rounds at the tournament.