Title hope of India in the World Team Championship shattered in the semi final as Olympiad Gold medalist team Uzbekistan won the second duel in the semi final 2.5 – 1.5 to book the berth in the final. Earlier the first duel ended in a deadlock of 2 – 2.
Only Grandmaster Narayanan S L showed consistency to register win against Shamsiddin Vokhidov on both occasions.
India will play with Spain for the Bronze Medal on Friday.
Grand Opening of the Western Asia Youth and Junior Chess Championships 2026 in Ahmedabad 
Live games link for Western Asian Youth & Junior (all categories) Chess Championship 2026 
FINAL Report :Senior National Arbiter Seminar, Mohali on 03 & 04 October 2026 
Final Report:Senior National Arbiter Seminar & Examination in Guwahati – 02 & 03 September 2026 
FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz (Open & Girls Under 20)Chess Championships – 2026 in Al Ain, U.A.E. from 1st to 7th November, 2026 
Final Report of SNA Seminar & Exam at The Heritage School, Tarapith, West Bengal on 02 & 03 October 2026