China took gold at World Team Championship

By Errol Tiwari On In Chess with Errol |
FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich has confirmed that 13th world chess champion Anatoly Karpov, who had been involved in an accident and was hospitalised, has been released from hospital and is doing well. During his hospital stay, Karpov sent greetings to Cap d’Agde, France where a rapid chess festival has been held in his honour and name for the past 20 years. (Photo: Natalya Bulanova via Europe Echecs)
FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich has confirmed that 13th world chess champion Anatoly Karpov, who had been involved in an accident and was hospitalised, has been released from hospital and is doing well. During his hospital stay, Karpov sent greetings to Cap d’Agde, France where a rapid chess festival has been held in his honour and name for the past 20 years. (Photo: Natalya Bulanova via Europe Echecs)

Three weeks ago, China won the prestigious World Team Championship in Jerusalem, defeating Uzbekistan in the final match. The Chinese players won by a 2½ to 1½ margin. Spain got the better of India in tie breaks to capture the third position. Wins for Jaime Santos and David Anton created the blitz decider for third place.

Usually, China is a favourite for team events since its No 2 player worldwide Ding Liren, Wei Yi and others are capable of taking down anyone in chess. According to China’s national rating list, numbers 10, 16, 18 and 22 travelled to Jerusalem for the Team Championship. They were enough to win the gold medal.