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Samarkand was the host city of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. India won the silver medal after drawing 2-2 with Hungary in the final round. India finished with 18 match points and 28.5 game points, the same as Germany, but secured the silver medal through the tiebreak system. Uzbekistan won the gold medal with 20 match points, while Germany secured the bronze. The tournament highlighted the strong performances of India and Uzbekistan in international team chess competitions.