Chess Olympiad 2026: India Wins Silver and Bronze Team Medals
What Happened
India ended the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand with two team medals, winning silver in the Open section and bronze in the Women's event. The men's team finished second behind hosts Uzbekistan, while the women's team secured third place behind China and Kazakhstan. The double podium finish also helped India retain the prestigious Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy, awarded to the best-performing nation across both sections. India remained the only country to finish on the podium in both the Open and Women's categories at the 2026 Olympiad.
Key Takeaways
Though India could not defend its 2024 double-gold titles, the country's strong performance across both teams reaffirmed its status as one of the world's leading chess nations.