The fourth round of the 46th World Chess Olympiad took place in Samarkand on September 19. The first men's team of Uzbekistan managed to defeat Turkey, achieving its fourth consecutive team victory.
Results of Uzbekistan-2 and Uzbekistan-3 Matches
In the men's tournament, Uzbekistan-2 won against New Zealand, while the third team secured a confident victory over Yemen. In the women's tournament, the main squad was able to overcome Argentina, but Uzbekistan-3 lost to Cuba.
Javhohir Sindarov, rated 2778, drew on the second board with young Turkish chess player Ediz Gürel (2636). This match was held at the home Olympiad; previously, Sindarov had defeated players from Peru and Austria. Currently, the grandmaster has accumulated 2.5 points out of three possible.
Support from the National Bank of Uzbekistan ensured Sindarov's preparation and participation in international competitions, including this Chess Olympiad, as well as work with coaches.
The decisive moment in the confrontation with Turkey was provided by Nodirbek Yakubboev, who defeated Vahap Sanal with black on the third board. Additionally, Nodirbek Abdusattorov drew with Yagiz Khan Erdogmus (2716), and Shamsiddin Vohidov drew with Emre Jan (2534).
Thanks to these results, Uzbekistan won the match with a score of 2.5:1.5, maintaining its perfect record—four wins in four matches and accumulating 8 team points. Up to this point, neither Uzbekistan nor Turkey had lost any match points.
Results of Uzbekistan Men's Teams
Uzbekistan's second men's team won against New Zealand with a score of 2.5:1.5. In this game, Mukhammadjohid Suyarov defeated Sravan Ranjith, and Khumoyun Begmuratov beat Daki Mao. Abdumalik Abdisalimov drew with Felix Se, while Ortik Nigmatov lost to Tom Middleburg. After losing to Germany in the third round, Uzbekistan-2 was able to return to a winning position.
Uzbekistan's third men's team crushed Yemen with a score of 3.5:0.5. Almas Rahmatullaev, Mukhammadali Abdurakhmonov, and Asrorbek Omonov won their games, while Saidakbar Saidaliyev drew with Bashir Al-Kudaimi. This victory was the second major consecutive win for Uzbekistan-3, as the team had beaten Morocco 3.5:0.5 in the third round.
In other key matches, India defeated Spain 3:1, bringing full points to Arjun Erigaisi and Gukesh Dommaraju; Pragnanandha and Nihal Sarin drew. China also defeated Serbia 3:1, thanks to victories by Wei Yi and Xiangyu Kun, while Ding Liren and Yu Yangyi finished their games in a draw.
At the time of publication, the USA had already guaranteed its victory over Ukraine with a score of 2.5:0.5, even though the game between Vasily Ivanchuk and Fabiano Caruana was still ongoing. Wesley So defeated Anton Korobov, Levon Aronian beat Roman Dukhterov, and Hans Niemann drew with Igor Samunenkov.
France and Romania finished their encounters with a score of 2:2, with all four games ending in a draw. Azerbaijan also split points with Czechia with a score of 2:2. Armenia defeated Argentina 2.5:1.5, and Hungary beat Israel with the same result.
Results of Uzbekistan Women's Teams
Uzbekistan's first women's team achieved its fourth consecutive victory, defeating Argentina 3:1. Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova beat Majo Campos, and Umida Omonova defeated Anapalu Bordu. Afruza Khamdamova drew with Candela Gekamburu, and Guldona Karimova drew with Ernestina Adam.
Thus, the first women's team, like the men's, accumulated the maximum of 8 match points after completing four rounds. However, Uzbekistan-3 lost to Cuba with a score of 1.5:2.5. Meanwhile, Maftuna Bobomurodova managed to secure the team's only victory by beating Yerisbel Miranda. The second women's team lost to Kyrgyzstan with a score of 1:3. Nilufar Yakubbayeva defeated Nurai Sovetbekova, but Marzhona Malikova, Asal Salimova, and Mumtazbegim Mansurov lost their games.
Competitors in the Women's Tournament
Among the main rivals in the women's tournament, India defeated Mongolia 3:1, and China crushed Hungary 3.5:0.5. The USA also defeated Spain 3.5:0.5. Kazakhstan beat Armenia 3:1, and Poland defeated Vietnam with a similar result.
Other results include Germany's victory over Israel (3:1), Azerbaijan's victory over England (2.5:1.5), Bulgaria's unexpected victory over Romania (3.5:0.5), and Serbia's victory over Iran (3.5:0.5). Georgia drew with Austria (2:2), and France decisively defeated Moldova (3.5:0.5).
The tournament is held under the Swiss system over 11 rounds. Two points are awarded for a team match victory, and one for a draw. Game broadcasts are available on the UzChess YouTube channels in Uzbek and City Chess in Russian.
