Host nation won having led almost from start to finish, while young English player reached a stunning landmarkUzbekistan, the host nation, won the open gold medals at the 2026 Olympiad, the biennial c

The Uzbeks, including world championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov, won their first seven matches before a surprise loss to GermanyAfter eight of the 11 rounds in the 400-team Olympiad in Samarkand

England Open squad have internal tensions but the women’s team blends rising talent with experienceUzbekistan, the host nation, are the favourites to win the 208-team biennial chess Olympiad in Samark