D Gukesh ‘tricks’ Germany, keeps Indian challenge alive at Chess Olympiad

Gukesh spooked Alexander Donchenko, helping India score a seemingly unlikely victory over overnight joint leaders Germany in the ninth round of the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand on Friday.The win helped India move to 15 match-points, one behind leaders and hosts Uzbekistan (16), who humbled USA. Nodirbek Yakubboev scored another crucial win for the hosts, this time...