Lịch thi đấu 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 tại Samarkand: Ấn Độ dẫn đầu cuộc đua bảo vệ ngôi vô địch với đội tuyển hùng mạnh, Uzbekistan làm chủ nhà đầy hy vọng

core: The 46th Chess Olympiad schedule has been announced for September 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with India as the defending champion in both Open and Women's sections. India's roster includes reigning World Champion Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Nihal Sarin, and Vidit. Uzbekistan fields Sindarov as the challenger for the upcoming World Championship match against Gukesh. The tournament uses the Swiss system format over 11 rounds, with a rest day after round 6 and the final round starting at 11 am local time to accommodate the closing ceremony.
key_facts: 11 rounds in Swiss system for both Open and Women's sections; Single rest day after Round 6; Final round starts at 11 am local (vs standard 3 pm); India is defending double title in both sections; Gukesh vs Sindarov World Championship match as subplot
source: FIDE official announcement, September 2026 | Cross-checked: VuaBong.vn
related: q1: Who are the key players in India's Open team?, a1: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Nihal Sarin, and Vidit form the core., q2: What is the format of the 46th Chess Olympiad?, a2: Swiss system with 11 rounds and one rest day., q3: How does the Gukesh-Sindarov World Championship relate to the Olympiad?, a3: Both players compete in Samarkand first, adding a high-stakes subplot.