India vs Azerbaijan, Round 8 LIVE updates: Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Arjun, Vidit in action
File photo: Vidit Gujrathi will return to action after a few days on the sidelines. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B
File photo: Vidit Gujrathi will return to action after a few days on the sidelines. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B
India will look to continue its winning momentum in Round 8 of the Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
India enjoyed a successful day in Round 7, pipping England 2.5-1.5 in the open section and securing a dominant 3-0 win over Germany in the women’s section.
On Thursday, India will face Azerbaijan in the open section and Kazakhstan in the women’s section. Vidit Gujrathi, after spending a few days resting on the sidelines, will return to action in place of Nihal Sarin.
In the women’s event, India will field the same lineup from Wednesday. Koneru Humpy will face Bibisara Assaubayeva on Board 1.
India is currently third in the standings with 12 points after seven rounds, behind Netherlands and leader Uzbekistan.
Published on Sep 24, 2026
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