FIDE Women’s World Championship Opening Ceremony 2025
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FIDE Women’s World Championship Opening Ceremony 2025

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship officially began with a grand opening ceremony in Shanghai. The event took place at the JW Marriott Hotel, creating a prestigious setting for this major chess tournament. Press Conference At 16:00 local time, journalists gathered in the Grand Banquet Hall for the…

Kashlinskaya & Shuvalova Replace Khademalsharieh & Lagno in FIDE WGP India
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Kashlinskaya & Shuvalova Replace Khademalsharieh & Lagno in FIDE WGP India

Kashlinskaya & Shuvalova Replace Khademalsharieh & Lagno: IM Sarasadat Khademalsharieh and GM Kateryna Lagno have withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) India due to personal reasons. Their spots will now be taken by IM Alina Kashlinskaya and IM Polina Shuvalova. These two rising stars will compete…

WGP Cyprus: Shake-up at the Top! Badelka Shines, Zhu Jiner Leads
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WGP Cyprus: Shake-up at the Top! Badelka Shines, Zhu Jiner Leads

The WGP Cyprus Round Seven saw major upsets and a new tournament leader! Three games ended decisively, with Olga Badelka defeating Anna Muzychuk in a stunning attack. Zhu Jiner took the top spot after a strong win against Divya Deshmukh, while Nana Dzagnidze bounced back with a victory…

Zhu Jiner Takes the Lead After Two Rounds: FIDE WGP Cyprus
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Zhu Jiner Takes the Lead After Two Rounds: FIDE WGP Cyprus

The second round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Cyprus started on time at 15:00 at the Hilton Nicosia. The ceremonial first move was made by Valeriya Avksenteva, Deputy Executive Director of the main sponsor, Freedom24. She played the first move for Mariya Muzychuk, who was up…

Salome Replace Lela Javakhishvili in FIDE WGP India
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Salome Replace Lela Javakhishvili in FIDE WGP India

  IM Lela Javakhishvili, Georgia’s nominee, has withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) India due to personal reasons. As per WGP rules, Salome Replace Lela Javakhishvili. Who is Salome Melia? Salome Melia is a strong Georgian chess player from Batumi(Salome Replace Lela Javakhishvili). She has an…

Round 9 of FIDE WGP: Goryachkina Wins Second FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Title in Monaco!
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Round 9 of FIDE WGP: Goryachkina Wins Second FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Title in Monaco!

The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-2025 in Monaco has come to an exciting end! After nine intense rounds filled with surprises, Aleksandra Goryachkina claimed her second title in the series. (Round 9 of FIDE WGP) Let’s break down all the key moments from this thrilling tournament. 🔥 A…

Three-Way Tie Sets Up an Exciting Final Round at FIDE WGP Monaco
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Three-Way Tie Sets Up an Exciting Final Round at FIDE WGP Monaco

The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco is heading for a thrilling finish! Round 8 of FIDE WGP was action-packed, with four out of five games ending decisively. Goryachkina, Tan, Munguntuul, and Harika all secured victories, making the final round even more exciting. Now, three players are tied…

Heartbreak for Sara Khadem: Costly Resignation Shocks FIDE WGP
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Heartbreak for Sara Khadem: Costly Resignation Shocks FIDE WGP

Round 7 of FIDE WGP The seventh round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) brought surprises, missed opportunities, and heartbreak. While four games ended in draws, the biggest shock came from Sara Khadem’s match against Humpy Koneru. After five and a half hours of intense play, Khadem…

Goryachkina and Tan Fight Back as Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up in Monaco
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Goryachkina and Tan Fight Back as Women’s Grand Prix Heats Up in Monaco

Round 6 of FIDE WGP – Exciting Recap The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco is getting intense! After a much-needed rest day, players returned with fresh energy for Round 6 of FIDE WGP. While some players explored Monaco, others stayed back for quiet preparation. The results showed…

Midway Through FIDE WGP Monaco: Round 5 Ends in All Draws
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Midway Through FIDE WGP Monaco: Round 5 Ends in All Draws

Round 5 of FIDE WGP 2024-25 ended with all games drawn. However, the results do not tell the full story. Each game was filled with tense battles, missed opportunities, and strategic gameplay. As the tournament reaches its halfway mark, the only rest day is ahead. The second half…