Defending champions India suffered their first defeat at the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, losing 1.5-2.5 to Uzbekistan after three board matches ended in draws.
The decisive match hinged on Board 3, where Nihal Sarin held a promising position against Nodirbek Yakubboev before making a critical blunder that cost him his queen.
Following the sixth round, Uzbekistan leads the tournament standings with 12 points, while India sits on 10 points ahead of the rest day.