At the end of the 5th round of the 2024 Chess Olympiad only 4 teams remain at the top. India, Vietnam, Hungary and China. In terms of game points, India are well in front, having scored 18/20. These 4 play today (in fact are playing right now), with Hungary v India being the most watched game.
There was an Ashes pairing further down with England v Australia on board 11. England emerged as the narrow winner 2.5-1.5 although Bobby Cheng defeated David Howell in the last game of that match to finish. New Zealand went down in a disappointing loss to a lower ranked Puerto Rico 1.5-2.5. On the other hand PNG scored it's second win of the tournament, beating traditional opponents San Marino 2.5-1.5. Guam, Fiji and Vanuatu were roughed up by their opponents, while Palau lost by a narrower margin of 2.5-1.5 against Saint Lucia.
Today is the last round before the rest day. The timing of tomorrows post is entirely dependent upon the result of the 'B' Olympiad, which is being played at the Bermuda Party this evening.
2024 Chess Olympiad, Round 5, 2024
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