Chess Olympiad 2026: Can India retain their gold medals on final day?

India face a tense final day at the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, with both defending champions still in gold-medal contention. The open team needs a win over Hungary and an Uzbekistan slip-up, while the women’s team face a steeper route against Georgia. Gukesh and Savitha Shri remain in individual medal contention.

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