Chess: Uzbekistan and Germany share Samarkand lead; 11-year-old Sivanandan shines
At the Samarkand Chess Olympiad, the Uzbek team, featuring world championship contender Javokhir Sindarov, dominated early by winning seven straight matches before a surprising defeat to Germany. The loss left both nations tied for the top spot. A notable performance came from 11‑year‑old Sivanandan, whose play attracted attention amid the tightly contested overall international tournament.