Chess Olympiad: Savitha heroics bring medal; Arjun helps India bag Open silver

 India secured a memorable double podium at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. Savitha Shri’s resilient 83-move draw sealed bronze for the women, while Arjun Erigaisi’s dramatic late victory helped the open team win silver on tiebreak. Uzbekistan took open gold and China won women’s gold. India also claimed the Gaprindashvili Cup for the best combined performance. India secured a memorable double podium at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. Savitha Shri’s resilient 83-move draw sealed bronze for the women, while Arjun Erigaisi’s dramatic late victory helped the open team win silver on tiebreak. Uzbekistan took open gold and China won women’s gold. India also claimed the Gaprindashvili Cup for the best combined performance.