Sports & CultureTimes of India Sports•1 min read•9/26/2026 (2h ago)

Chess Olympiad R9: Gukesh channels his world champion self to keep India in gold hunt

Chess Olympiad R9: Gukesh channels his world champion self to keep India in gold hunt
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D Gukesh produced a crucial comeback win over Germany’s Alexander Donchenko in Round 9, helping India stay in the Chess Olympiad gold medal race. India’s men beat Germany 2.5-1.5, while Vantika Agrawal and Divya Deshmukh powered the women’s team to victory. India’s men trail Uzbekistan, while the women remain second behind leaders China with two rounds left.

Key Takeaways

  • D Gukesh produced a crucial comeback win over Germany’s Alexander Donchenko in Round 9, helping India stay in the Chess Olympiad gold medal race.
  • India’s men beat Germany 2.5-1.5, while Vantika Agrawal and Divya Deshmukh powered the women’s team to victory.
  • India’s men trail Uzbekistan, while the women remain second behind leaders China with two rounds left.

D Gukesh produced a crucial comeback win over Germany’s Alexander Donchenko in Round 9, helping India stay in the Chess Olympiad gold medal race. India’s men beat Germany 2.5-1.5, while Vantika Agrawal and Divya Deshmukh powered the women’s team to victory. India’s men trail Uzbekistan, while the women remain second behind leaders China with two rounds left.

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