Chess Olympiad. Uzbekistan also defeated China
This time too, Uzbekistan prevailed over its main rival in the tournament standings and strengthened its lead.
**Chess Olympiad. Uzbekistan also defeats China**
The main men's chess team of Uzbekistan continues its winning streak at the Chess Olympiad ongoing in Samarkand.
On September 23, in the central match of the 7th round, the hosts' quartet played against the representatives of China.
Initially, Javokhir Sindarov drew with Wei Yi, and Mukhiddin Madaminov drew with Hu Xiangyu — 1:1.
In the decisive games, Nodirbek Abdusattorov defeated the 17th world champion Ding Liren, while the hero of the 6th round, Nodirbek Yakubboev, defeated Yu Yangyi, making the final score 3:1.
Following this victory, the Uzbekistan-1 team increased its points to 14 and maintained its sole leadership in the tournament standings. China, which was in second place with 11 points before the round, may drop out of the top three by the end of the round.