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India Beats England 2.5-1.5 in Chess Olympiad

In Round 7 of the 46th World Chess Olympiad, India defeated England with a score of 2.5 to 1.5.

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Key Points

5 points

Gukesh beat Daniel Howard Fernandez playing with the black pieces.

Praggnanandhaa beat Nikita Vitiugov playing with the white pieces.

India's total team score was 2.5 points; England's was 1.5 points.

Arjun Erigaisi's game ended in a draw, and Nihal Sarin was defeated.

India remains in medal contention with two rounds left.

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Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa secured wins against Daniel Howard Fernandez and Nikita Vitiugov respectively.

Arjun Erigaisi drew his game, while Nihal Sarin lost to Luke McShane.

The victory maintains India’s position among the leading teams as the tournament progresses.

The event is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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6 words

Olympiad

A large, worldwide competition held every few years for a sport or game.

defending champions

The team that won the competition last time and is trying to win again.

draw

A game that ends with no winner, giving each side a half point.

campaign

The series of games a team plays in a tournament.

medal contention

Being close enough to possibly win a gold, silver, or bronze medal.

veteran

A player who has been competing for a long time.

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