New format may help Indian teams in Dresden

New format to help India in Chess Olympiad New Delhi (IANS): The Indian team for the Chess Olympiad in Dresden, Germany have good medal prospects due to the new format introduced this year. The placing will be based on wins and not points. A 4-0 win and 2.5-1.5 win will give the same two points. With the yardstick for measuring success changing, it can help strong teams like India. The Indian team, which finished 30th in men and 12th in women at Turin 2006, will be sponsored by India Cements

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