Uzbekistan moved into first place by itself after defeating India in the early rounds of the Samarkand Olympiad. The team accumulated 12 match points to distance itself from the rest of the field. China and Armenia sit in second place, each with 11 match points.

The Women's competition shows a tighter race at the top. China and Kazakhstan are tied for the lead with 12 match points apiece. Just two points back, eleven teams are clustered on 10 match points, keeping the championship wide open.