India Chess Teams Draw with USA and Uzbekistan

At the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, the Indian men's team drew 2-2 with defending champions Uzbekistan, ending their eight-match winning streak but maintaining a two-point lead in the standings. Arjun Erigaisi had a chance to secure a victory but settled for a draw against Shamsiddin Vokhidov after missing a crucial opportunity. Meanwhile, the Indian women's team also drew 2-2 against the United States, with International Master Vantika Agrawal delivering a vital win over Grandmaster Irina Krush to equalize the match. The draw puts India’s women's team in second place, trailing Kazakhstan by one point, while they look to secure victories in the final rounds. Both teams are positioned favorably, with the men's team looking to clinch gold against the USA in their next match. The Indian women's team will face a weakened Chinese side in their upcoming round.