Uzbekistan has taken the lead at the Chess Olympiad!
After the fifth round of the tournament in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, India and Germany are at the top of the standings with a maximum of 10 points.
Uzbekistan continues its successful performance at the 2026 Chess Olympiad. After the fifth round of the tournament held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, India and Germany are at the top of the standings with a maximum of 10 points.
Uzbekistan defeated Hungary 4–0 in the fifth round. The team consists of Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Javokhir Sindarov, Nodirbek Yakubboev, Shamsiddin Vokhidov and Mukhiddin Madaminov. Uzbekistan has won all five of its matches and has collected 17 board points.
A total of 206 teams are competing in the tournament, which consists of 11 rounds. Uzbekistan will seek to maintain its leading position in the upcoming rounds. The team’s unbeaten run, with victories in all of its first five matches, has particularly attracted attention.
The Chess Olympiad will continue in Samarkand until September 27. The results of the upcoming matches could have a significant impact on the standings. Uzbekistan’s performance is attracting attention from both local fans and the international chess community.