Iran’s national chess teams make dominant start at Samarkand World Chess Olympiad

Pars Today – Iran’s women’s and men’s national chess teams each secured a 4–0 victory over their opponents in the opening round of the 46th World Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand.

According to Pars Today, citing IRNA, the 45th edition of the World Chess Olympiad began on Wednesday, September 16, in the Uzbek city of Samarkand, with Iran’s women’s and men’s teams both opening their campaigns with victories.

Iran’s men’s national team faced Mozambique in the opening round and defeated their opponents 4–0 after winning all four individual games.

In the women’s section, Iran faced Cyprus in its opening match and also secured a 4–0 victory.