SAMARKAND, September 21. /Dunyo IA/. The 5^th round of the 46^th World Chess Olympiad has concluded in Samarkand, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Primary men's national team of Uzbekistan secured a major victory over Hungary with a score of 4:0, consolidating its leading position in the tournament.

Uzbekistan-1 team, comprising Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Javokhir Sindarov, Nodirbek Yakubboev and Shamsiddin Vakhidov, leads the standings alongside India and Germany with 10 points after 5 rounds.

In its respective match, Uzbekistan-2 team defeated the Philippines with a score of 2.5:1.5. With 8 points, the team occupies the 17^th position among 202 teams. Uzbekistan-3 drew against Austria, securing 7 points and placing 40^th.

In the women's tournament, Uzbekistan-1 drew with the United States. Uzbekistan-2 defeated Tunisia with a score of 4:0, while Uzbekistan-3 defeated Madagascar 3.5:0.5.

Following the fifth round, the Uzbekistan-1 women's national team occupies the 6^th place on tie-break criteria with 9 points. Uzbekistan-2 and Uzbekistan-3 teams have earned 6 points each.

Compelling matchups await chess enthusiasts in the 6^th round. Notably, tournament leaders Uzbekistan-1 will compete directly against the grandmasters of India. Team that secures victory in this round will significantly enhance its prospects for the tournament title.