Archive · 20 Sep 2026
India women beat Mongolia for fourth Chess Olympiad win
India’s women’s chess team won another match at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.
They beat Mongolia by a score of 3-1.
This was India’s fourth match without a loss.
Divya Deshmukh won her game while playing with the black pieces.
Savitha Shri B also won her game with the white pieces.
Their victories helped India secure the team win.
Koneru Humpy drew her game on the top board.
The match was played in Samarkand on Saturday.
India’s women’s team defeated Mongolia 3-1 at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.
The victory in Samarkand extended India’s unbeaten run to four matches.
Divya Deshmukh won on Board 3 against WCM Khishigbaatar Bayasgalan.
Savitha Shri B won on Board 4 against IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul.
Koneru Humpy drew with WIM Bat-Erdene Mungunzul on the top board.
- Who
- India’s defending champion women’s chess team, including Divya Deshmukh, Savitha Shri B, and Koneru Humpy, played Mongolia.
- What
- India defeated Mongolia 3-1 for its fourth consecutive unbeaten match.
- When
- Saturday, during the 2026 Chess Olympiad.
- Where
- Samarkand.
- Why
- India won to continue its unbeaten run in the tournament.
- Match result
- India defeated Mongolia 3-1
- Tournament
- 2026 Chess Olympiad
- India’s record
- Four matches unbeaten
- Divya Deshmukh
- Won on Board 3 with the black pieces
- Savitha Shri B
- Won on Board 4 with the white pieces
- Koneru Humpy
- Drew on the top board
- Location
- Samarkand