Sports 28 September 2026
46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026: Results, Medal Tally, and Key Highlights
Why in the News?
The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 to 27, 2026. The prestigious global event concluded with host nation Uzbekistan taking gold in the Open section and China securing gold in the Women's section.
Final Podium Standings:
Open Section:
Gold Medal: Uzbekistan
Silver Medal: India
Bronze Medal: Germany
Women's Section:
Gold Medal: China
Silver Medal: Kazakhstan
Bronze Medal: India
Key Tournament Highlights:
Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy: India won the combined classification trophy for achieving the best overall performance across both the Open and Women's sections.
Individual Brilliance: India's B. Savitha Shri scored an outstanding 9 points out of 10 games in the women's event to secure an individual gold medal.
FIDE Excellence Awards: Javokhir Sindarov (Male) and Divya Deshmukh (Female) were recognized as the best chess players of the tournament.
Next Host Nation: The official FIDE flag was handed over to Abu Dhabi, UAE, which will host the 47th FIDE Chess Olympiad in 2028.
Static GK Facts:
Governing Body: International Chess Federation (FIDE).
FIDE Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland.
Next Edition (47th): Abu Dhabi, UAE (2028).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which nation won the Open section gold medal at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026? A: Uzbekistan
Q: Which country won the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy for best overall performance at the 46th Chess Olympiad? A: India
Q: Which city will host the 47th FIDE Chess Olympiad in 2028? A: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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