With a massive lead of 3 match-points over its nearest competitor Ukraine, Team China clinched the Gold medal in a dominant fashion at the World Team Chess Championship 2015. The last round saw the Chinese GMs record a comfortable 3-1 victory over India, with GM Yu Yangyi and GM Wei Yi winning their respective games. The Ukrainians had to settle for the Silver while the Armenians took Bronze.
The surprise package of the tournament proved to be Team USA as they secured a creditable 5th place with a total of 10 match-points. A comprehensive 3-1 victory over Cuba in the last round saw the Americans finish far ahead of their starting rank of 9. India, however, could only manage 7 match-points and finished 9th in the final standings.
Round 9 Results:
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Team |
Team | Res. | : |
Res. |
|
China |
India | 3 | : |
1 |
|
USA |
Cuba | 3 | : | 1 |
|
Hungary |
Ukraine | 2 | : | 2 |
|
Russia |
Israel | 2½ | : | 1½ |
|
Armenia |
Egypt | 2½ | : | 1½ |
The final rankings can be checked here: http://www.chess-results.com/tnr170346.aspx?lan=1&art=0&turdet=YES&flag=30&wi=984