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Chess: Uzbekistan favourites for Olympiad but ageing England given gloomy outlook
The Guardian UK
September 11, 2026
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<p>England Open squad have internal tensions but the women’s team blends rising talent with experience</p><p>Uzbekistan, the host nation, are the favourites to win the 208-team <a href="https://chessolympiad2026.fide.com/teams_open">biennial chess Olympiad in Samarkand</a&
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