Uzbekistan dominates chess Olympiad while England’s Sivanandan, 11, sets new world age record
Uzbekistan won the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, leading most of the competition before clinching gold. England’s 11‑year‑old Sivanandan set a new world age record, becoming the youngest player to achieve a notable milestone at the event. The international tournament, with teams from more than 150 countries, underscored Uzbekistan’s dominance and highlighted emerging talent in chess.