The Chinese women's chess team has suffered another blow, losing to fourth-seeded Hungary 2.5-0.5 in its second consecutive loss thus far at the chess Olympiad in Turin, Italy.

China has now dropped to 14th in the women's standings with only 10 points. Russia still leads the tally with 12.5 points, despite an expected 2-1 loss to Ukraine on Thursday.

In the men's competition, China had a brilliant draw against India, the tournament's second seed.

China is now 12th in the men's running with 13.5 points. Russia and Armenia share the lead with 15.5 points.

The players will enjoy a rest day on Friday.

(CRI English May 26, 2006)