<p>Pakistan has handed Israel a 4-0 win by walkover after not playing against them in the opening round of the ongoing FIDE Chess Olympiad on Wednesday (Sep 16) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The move came in support of Palestine, as informed by Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) chief Syed Zeeshan Naqvi, according to the Times of Karachi. Naqvi also said that the decision was in accordance with the Pakistan government's official stance on Israel.</p><h2>Why didn't Pakistan play Israel in the Chess Olympiad?</h2><p>Pakistan Chess Federation chief Naqvi said to the Times of Karachi, as reported by The Hindu: "Pakistan has a clear and consistent policy regarding Israel and ... the federation could not participate in a match contrary to the government’s policy."</p><p>"We have boycotted the match to express solidarity with the Palestinian people," he added. As a result, Israel got a 4-0 win without moving a single piece on the board.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/they-can-endlessly-torture-you-england-coach-tuchel-stands-by-substitutions-against-argentina-in-fifa-world-cup-semis-1789627527028">England coach Tuchel stands by substitutions against Argentina in FIFA WC semis</a></p><p>Pakistan next plays Seychelles in the second round of the 46th Chess Olympiad.</p>

<h2>What about other matches?</h2><p>Among other matches, most of the top nations won their first-round matches with a 4-0 scoreline. India, however, won 3-1 against Thailand as <a href="https://x.com/FIDE_chess/status/2100259299100393960">Arjun Erigaisi lost against Laohawirapap Prin</a>.</p><p>"Erigaisi had enjoyed the better position for much of the game, but a tactical oversight towards the end allowed Laohawirapap to turn the tables and secure a memorable win," read a release by the Chess Olympiad.</p><p><strong>Results of the five top matches in the opening round of the Open section:</strong></p><p>United States of America 3.5-0.5 Iraq<br>India 3-1 Thailand<br>Jamaica 0-4 Uzbekistan<br>China 4-0 Uganda<br>Faroe Islands 0-4 Germany</p><p><strong>Results of the five top matches in the Women’s section:</strong></p><p>India 4-0 Dominican Republic<br>Tunisia 0-4 Georgia<br>Kazakhstan 4-0 Botswana<br>Zambia 0-4 China<br>United States of America 4-0 Andorra</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Pakistan forfeited their opening round match of the 46th Chess Olympiad to Israel via 4-0 walkover, citing government policy and solidarity with Palestine. Most top nations, including India, won.

Pakistan has handed Israel a 4-0 win by walkover after not playing against them in the opening round of the ongoing FIDE Chess Olympiad on Wednesday (Sep 16) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The move came in support of Palestine, as informed by Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) chief Syed Zeeshan Naqvi, according to the Times of Karachi. Naqvi also said that the decision was in accordance with the Pakistan government's official stance on Israel. Why didn't Pakistan play Israel in the Chess Olympiad? Pakistan Chess Federation chief Naqvi said to the Times of Karachi, as reported by The Hindu: "Pakistan has a clear and consistent policy regarding Israel and ... the federation could not participate in a match contrary to the government’s policy." "We have boycotted the match to express solidarity with the Palestinian people," he added. As a result, Israel got a 4-0 win without moving a single piece on the board. Also Read - England coach Tuchel stands by substitutions against Argentina in FIFA WC semis Pakistan next plays Seychelles in the second round of the 46th Chess Olympiad.

<p>Pakistan forfeited their opening round match of the 46th Chess Olympiad to Israel via 4-0 walkover, citing government policy and solidarity with Palestine. Most top nations, including India, won.</p>

FIDE Chess Olympiad: Pakistan forfeit opening round matches against Israel

<p>India and Russia are declared joint winners of FIDE (The Fédération Internationale des Échecs) Chess Olympiad. This is for the first time Chess Olympiad held in an online format by FIDE.</p>

<p>India was initially declared to have lost the final round but it lodged an appeal saying their players lost internet connection due to a server failure. The decision was then reversed.</p>

<p>This was the first time that India reached the finals of the FIDE Chess Olympiad.</p>

<p>India's best finish at the Olympiad had come in 2014 when the contingent returned with a bronze medal.</p>

<p>The first round of the final between India and Russia finished as 3-3 draw after all six games finished in six draws.</p>

<p>Russia started the match against India as favourites after having their average rating of 12 players (2519) higher than India (2419).</p>

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<p>The second round witnessed high drama as two Indian players — Sarin and Deshmukh — lost connection to their games and had to forfeit, following which India filed an official appeal for a consequent investigation.</p>

<p>FIDE President A. Dvorkovich sat out the appeal, as he represented Russia.</p>

<p>IO M.Khodarkovsky (USA) and IA Sava Stoisavljevic (Serbia) were tasked with issuing a verdict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was declared that both India and Russia will be joint winners of the competition.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


India and Russia are declared joint winners of FIDE (The Fédération Internationale des Échecs) Chess Olympiad. This is for the first time Chess Olympiad held in an online format by FIDE.

India and Russia are declared joint winners of FIDE (The Fédération Internationale des Échecs) Chess Olympiad. This is for the first time Chess Olympiad held in an online format by FIDE. India was initially declared to have lost the final round but it lodged an appeal saying their players lost internet connection due to a server failure. The decision was then reversed. This was the first time that India reached the finals of the FIDE Chess Olympiad. India's best finish at the Olympiad had come in 2014 when the contingent returned with a bronze medal. The first round of the final between India and Russia finished as 3-3 draw after all six games finished in six draws. Russia started the match against India as favourites after having their average rating of 12 players (2519) higher than India (2419). 🇷🇺 Russia and India 🇮🇳 are co-champions of the first-ever FIDE Online #ChessOlympiad. Tournament's website: https://t.co/bIcj0hRMek#chess #IndianChess #шахматы pic.twitter.com/gP4sULP2kr — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 30, 2020 × We are the champions !! Congrats Russia! — Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) August 30, 2020 × The second round witnessed high drama as two Indian players — Sarin and Deshmukh — lost connection to their games and had to forfeit, following which India filed an official appeal for a consequent investigation. FIDE President A. Dvorkovich sat out the appeal, as he represented Russia. IO M.Khodarkovsky (USA) and IA Sava Stoisavljevic (Serbia) were tasked with issuing a verdict. It was declared that both India and Russia will be joint winners of the competition. (With inputs from ANI)

India and Russia declared joint winners of FIDE Chess Olympiad after a dramatic final

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FIDE Chess Olympiad: Pakistan forfeit opening round matches against Israel

India and Russia declared joint winners of FIDE Chess Olympiad after a dramatic final