Nineteen-year-old international master Savitha Shri secured a vital draw against Kazakhstan's Elnaz Kaliakhmet in Round 8, sealing a 2-2 draw for India in Samarkand.
Savitha has recorded seven wins from seven rounds at her debut over-the-board Fide Chess Olympiad and is on course to win an individual gold medal on her board.
China leads the women's section with 15 points while India stands at 13 points with three rounds remaining in the tournament.