Chess: Uzbekistan favourites for Olympiad but ageing England given gloomy outlook
Uzbekistan is favored to win the upcoming chess Olympiad in Samarkand, while the England team faces challenges due to an aging squad and internal selection issues. The tournament features top global talent, including players from India, China, and the US.
Why it matters
The chess Olympiad is the premier international team event in the sport, and its outcome reflects shifting power dynamics in global chess.
Students dressed as chess pieces before the 2022 chess Olympiad in Chennai – this year’s event begins in Samarkand next week./Getty Images Students dressed as chess pieces before the 2022 chess Olympiad in Chennai – this year’s event begins in Samarkand next week./Getty Images Leonard Barden on chess Chess Chess: Uzbekistan favourites for Olympiad but ageing England given gloomy outlook England Open squad have internal tensions but the women’s team blend rising talent with experience
Prefer the Guardian on Google Uzbekistan, the host nation, are the favourites to win the 208-team biennial chess Olympiad in Samarkand , which has its opening ceremony on Tuesday, and its first round (of 11) on Wednesday.
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