Few know that the Olympiads and the World Team Championship are separate events. But this is no longer a problem as dazzling team Ukraine unified the world's team supremacy today having reached Olympic gold to replenish the WTCh title attained in 2001. The last round was a piece of cake as they easily ran over France by 3-1 sealing their gold in a splendid style. Russia had to fight hard to retain silver medal position as Armenia were close to pass them after they had scored a thumping 3½-½ victory over Georgia. The 6-time Olympic champions managed 3-1 vs China anyway to take the runner-up position thanks to superior Buchholz, yet just by as little as by 1 point. USA smashed Norway to end in 4th, with no hope for reaching the medal zone though. Israel came 5th as they barely drew against robust Cuba, who finished in excellent 7th. India managed only 6th as they beat Bulgaria today by 2½-1½. The Bulgarians went down to 9th, still not bad as for 20th seeds.

The Netherlands sneaked into decent 8th because of their impressive final spurt after dismal performance in the first part of the Olympiad. Spain, the host nation recovered from halfway collapse hammering Finland 3½-½ to fight their way into prestigious 10th. Greece were unlucky to be thrown out of top 10 because of inferior tie-break. Poland drew Germany in the ultimate round to finish down in 12th, far below their expectations. Georgia last round's disaster made them fall down to 21st. England and Hungary, two major chess nations struggled throughout all the event to finish in dismal 30th and 31st, respectively.

China won women's event comfortably clear three points ahead of USA, led by famous Zsuzsa Polgar. Russia won bronze lying in tied 3rd with Georgia.

As far as the World Team Championship is concerned top three from Calvia qualified for 2005 event scheduled in India.

FINAL RESULTS OF OPEN SECTION:
Ukraine 39½; Russia 36½; Armenia 36½; USA 35, Israel 34½; India 34; Cuba 33½; Netherlands 33; Bulgaria, Spain and Greece 32½.

Visit our Calvia page: http://calvia.olimpbase.org (rounds 1-13)