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Samarkand R6 (open): Uzbekistan beat India to take the sole lead

Uzbekistan reached the rest day as the sole leaders of the open Chess Olympiad after edging defending champions India 2½–1½ in round six. China and Armenia moved into joint second on 11/12 match points after beating Germany and Iran, respectively.

Samarkand R6 (open): Uzbekistan beat India to take the sole lead

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Uzbekistan reached the rest day as the sole leaders of the open Chess Olympiad after edging defending champions India 2½–1½ in round six.

China and Armenia moved into joint second on 11/12 match points after beating Germany and Iran, respectively.

Uzbekistan, China and Armenia remain unbeaten on individual boards.

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Uzbekistan reached the rest day as the sole leaders of the open Chess Olympiad after edging defending champions India 2½–1½ in round six. China and Armenia moved into joint second on 11/12 match points after beating Germany and Iran, respectively. Uzbekistan, China and Armenia remain unbeaten on individual boards.

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Uzbekistan, China and Armenia remain unbeaten on individual boards.

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