Russia was trailing China by 2.5 points going into their head to head final round matchup.
If China can score 1 point out of 4 games against Russia, they will clinch the first ever Gold medal in the World Team Championship.
Russia pulled off an incredible performance by scoring 3.5 points in 4 games to finish first by 1/2 point. China had to settle for the Silver and Armenia captured the Bronze.
FINAL STANDING
1. Russia 22
2. China Men 21.5
3. Armenia 18.5
4. Ukraine 17.5
5. USA 16.5
6. Israel 14.5
7. Georgia 13.5
8. Cuba 13
9. China Women 7
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Incredible finish!
Moro rocks!!!
Sounds like a Rocky movie!
GREAT JOB!!!
Russians are Russians but would like to appreciate Chinese team more. CHN avg rating was more than 100 points less than Russians and so do their experience but still they dominated the tournament.
What are the penalties in China for not winning a tournament?