Chess Olympiad - 2022, Round 2 results (TOP 6)

 


Chess Olympiad - 2022, Round 2 results (TOP 6)

Note the little surprises in the game:
GM Shankland, S. 2720  ½-½   FM Zacarias, M. 2175 (Match USA - Paaguay)
The USA team won surprisingly low

Chennai 2022 official page

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