India enjoyed a highly successful ninth round at the
The men’s team faced a stern test against Germany but ultimately prevailed with a 2.5-1.5 scoreline. The decisive moment came from World champion D. Gukesh, who demonstrated remarkable resilience on the fourth board. Playing with the black pieces, Gukesh recovered from an inferior position against Alexander Donchenko, executing a precise knight manoeuvre to seal a victory after 54 moves. The remaining encounters involving R. Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, and Nihal Sarin all concluded in draws.
Standings and Women's Team Performance
Following this result, the Indian men’s team has moved to 15 points, placing them in a tie for second position alongside Armenia and Uzbekistan (2). Uzbekistan currently holds the sole lead in the open section with 16 points. The competition remains tight as the tournament approaches its final two rounds.
In the women’s event, India delivered a commanding 3-1 victory over hosts Uzbekistan. While B. Savitha Shri was held to a draw by Guldona Karimova—ending her streak of seven consecutive wins—the team secured the match through victories from
