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Samarkand R7 (open): Uzbekistan continue dominating run, extend lead

Uzbekistan opened a two-point lead in the Chess Olympiad after defeating China 3–1 in round seven, with Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Nodirbek Yakubboev scoring the decisive wins. Armenia, India, Germany, the Netherlands and Azerbaijan form the chasing group.

Samarkand R7 (open): Uzbekistan continue dominating run, extend lead

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Uzbekistan opened a two-point lead in the Chess Olympiad after defeating China 3–1 in round seven, with Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Nodirbek Yakubboev scoring the decisive wins.

Armenia, India, Germany, the Netherlands and Azerbaijan form the chasing group.

On Wednesday, Armenia drew the United States, while the remaining four chasers all won their round-seven encounters.

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Uzbekistan opened a two-point lead in the Chess Olympiad after defeating China 3–1 in round seven, with Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Nodirbek Yakubboev scoring the decisive wins. Armenia, India, Germany, the Netherlands and Azerbaijan form the chasing group. On Wednesday, Armenia drew the United States, while the remaining four chasers all won their round-seven encounters.

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The hosts remain the only team unbeaten on every individual board.

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