There are also upsets in the Women’s Olympiad. Russia A team, the #1 seed and almost a lock to win Gold, barely got by Bosnia & Herzegovina (ranked 43) with the score of 2.5-1.5. Russia B team, another team which is capable of winning Gold, squeaked by 48th ranked Turkey 2.5 – 1.5.
20th ranked Czech Republic scored the big upset by beating 7th ranked Armenia 2.5 – 1.5.
22nd ranked Latvia defeated 11th ranked France 2.5 – 1.5.
There were some other upsets but the big ones are listed above.
In the mean time, China, led by the young Chinese Chess Queen Hou Yifan, beat Norway 3.5 – 1.5.
Full results here: http://www.chess-results.com/tnr36796.aspx?art=3&rd=2&lan=1&flag=30&m=-1&wi=1000
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
I’m upset that she always has those dumb looking barrettes in her hair.
I love her barrettes man!!! Susan keep me posted on the upsets! U.S. should take the Gold easy, and they over there payin people to play too! hehehe.
Susan – why did you post Hou Yifan’s photo associated with “Upsets in the Women’s Olympiad too” – She won the game today, not losing at all 🙂