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Chess Olympiad 2026: Why India's Samarkand Title Defence Is Trending — Hotel Crisis, FIDE Apology and Early Rounds
Why 'chess olympiad 2026' trended in India: India's double title defence in Samarkand, the opening-day hotel crisis that hit the Indian team, and FIDE's apology with a three-day reimbursement promise.