In a dramatic round 5 of the Women Chess Olympiad 2024, two of the top favorites for the gold medals of the competition China and USA – lost their matches.
China lost 2,5-1,5 against the team of Armenia, with IM Lilit Mkrtchian winning with black on board 1. USA managed to draw on three boards, but again the key game was on board 1, where WGM Turmunkh Munkhzul defeated IM Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova.
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That makes India absolute favorites for the title. Despite GM Harika Dronavalli losing to IM Assaubayeva, GM Vaishali and IM Vantika finished the job to keep India undefeated.
This is a flash report from the Olympiad, stay tuned for updates
