Chess World Cup: Two Uzbeks steal a march over Indians

Uzbekistan has secured two semifinal spots in the World Cup with Nodirbek Yakubboev and Javokhir Sindarov advancing, outperforming the host nation India. The Uzbek duo, both Olympiad gold medalists, will face each other, guaranteeing at least a silver medal for their country. This success echoes their coach Rustam Kasimdzhaov’s 2002 World Cup finalist achievement.