India Arrives in Samarkand for 46th Chess Olympiad
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Indian chess teams have arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to compete in the 46th Chess Olympiad, scheduled from September 16 to 27. The event will feature 208 nations in the open section and 191 in the women’s section, played over 11 rounds in a Swiss system format. Indian players are preparing to replicate their successful performance in Budapest, aiming for strong results in this major international team competition.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
Sources
- Indian teams in Uzbekistan for Chess Olympiad 2026 wait 5 hours for hotel rooms — Hindustan Times (center)
- Samarkand Chess Olympiad preview | India has the ability to repeat Budapest heroics — The Hindu (left-leaning)