China and Russia win FIDE World Team Championship 2017

It was a remarkable finish to a remarkable event. Entering the final round of the FIDE World Team Championship, gold seemed a lock for the Chinese since the only way Russia could beat them was if they not only drew Poland, but Russia beat the US by 3.5-0.5. However, the Russians did even better as they swept the US 4-0. China, in danger of faltering, was saved by Li Chao who scored a powerful and crucial win. In the Women’s Russia beat Ukraine and took gold.

>> Final standings open <<
1. China 2. Russia 3. Poland

>> Final standings women<<
1. Russia 2. China 3. Georgia

All-time statistics: open | women