Chess: Vaishali Shines As Indian Women Beat Vietnam In Asian Games

30.09.2023 - 14:07 sports.ndtv.com

The second-seeded Indian women's chess team registered a 2.5-1.5 win over Vietnam in the second round of the team event in the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday.

The top-seeded men's team was held to a 2-2 draw by a strong Uzbekistan team with all four matches ending in draws. In the India-Vietnam match, R Vaishali scored the first win with black pieces against WGM Vo Thi Kim Phung.

The country's top player, Koneru Humpy, and Vantika Agarwal drew their games. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule) On the fourth board, B Savitha Shri drew against Thi Bao Tram Hoang as India closed out a 2.5-1.5 victory.

Meanwhile, it was a solid draw for India against Uzbekistan. D Gukesh was under pressure on the top board against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, but managed to hold on for a draw.

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