England Open squad have internal tensions but the women’s team blends rising talent with experienceUzbekistan, 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.The defending champions, India, China and the US are Uzbekis…
Chess: Uzbekistan favourites for Olympiad but ageing England given gloomy outlook
England Open squad have internal tensions but the women’s team blends rising talent with experienceUzbekistan, 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.The defending champions, India, China and the US are Uzbekis…
Originally reported by The Guardian Sport
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