In the 9th round of the 46th World Chess Olympiad underway in Uzbekistan, the Armenian men's national team faced off against the Azerbaijani squad. In this high-stakes clash, Armenia's chess players demonstrated their winning spirit, securing a 2.5–1.5 victory.
None of the Armenian team members suffered a defeat in this crucial match. Haik Martirosyan, Robert Hovhannisyan, and Shant Sargsyan ended their games in draws, earning half a point each. The national team's overall victory was sealed by its most experienced grandmaster, Gabriel Sargissian, who managed to defeat his opponent.
This win over a key rival holds significant importance for consolidating the team's standings in the tournament. Remarkably, none of the squad's members lost their games, highlighting the team's consistency and high level of preparation.
With only a few decisive rounds remaining before the end of the championship, every point could prove crucial in the battle for medals. The Armenian national team continues its push for top spots.
