India face final-day challenge at Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand

India face a tense final day at the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, with both defending champions still in gold-medal contention.

The open team needs a win over Hungary and an Uzbekistan slip-up.

The women's team face a steeper route against Georgia. Gukesh and Savitha Shri remain in individual medal contention.