Samarkand Chess Olympiad 2026

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Uzbekistan defeats US at World Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan defeats US at World Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan defeated the United States 2.5-1.5 in the ninth round of the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.

Uzbekistan lose to Germany at Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan lose to Germany at Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan suffered their first defeat at the home Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, losing 1.5–2.5 to Germany in the eighth round.

Uzbekistan Defeats China at World Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan Defeats China at World Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan defeated China 3-1 in the seventh round of the 46th World Chess Olympiad, with Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Yakubboev winning.

Uzbekistan Issues Commemorative Coins for Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan Issues Commemorative Coins for Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan’s Central Bank will begin selling gold and silver commemorative coins dedicated to the 46th World Chess Olympiad on 24 September.

Uzbekistan Beats India in Chess Olympiad Round 6

Uzbekistan Beats India in Chess Olympiad Round 6

Uzbekistan defeated India 2.5-1.5 in the sixth round of the 46th World Chess Olympiad, held in Samarkand.

Chess Olympiad: Leaders Emerge After Four Rounds

Chess Olympiad: Leaders Emerge After Four Rounds

China, Uzbekistan, Germany, Armenia, the US, India, the Netherlands and Hungary lead the open section after four rounds of the Chess Olympiad.

Javokhir Sindarov to Lead FYERS American Gambits in GCL

Javokhir Sindarov to Lead FYERS American Gambits in GCL

Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov will play on the Icon board for FYERS American Gambits in the Global Chess League.

FIDE Confirms Team Lineups for Samarkand Chess Olympiad

FIDE Confirms Team Lineups for Samarkand Chess Olympiad

FIDE has published team lineups for the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, featuring a record 400 teams competing from 15 to 27 September 2026.