Savitha's 83-move draw and Arjun's late win secure India double podium at Chess Olympiad

Savitha Shri held an 83-move draw to seal the women's bronze and Arjun Erigaisi scored a late victory as India secured double podium finishes at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand on September 27, 2026.

Uzbekistan took open gold, China won women's gold, and India claimed the Gaprindashvili Cup for the best combined performance.