These tournaments concluded the series of official FIDE events that were organized in the Ugra capital this spring.
Anna Muzychuk claimed the title of the Women's World Blitz Champion after the strong run on the final day of the competition.
The Georgian player Nana Dzagnidze visited the press-center after the end of the second day of the World Blitz Championship.
The FIDE Women World Blitz Championship 2014 continued today with rounds 6-10 being played at the Ugra Chess Academy in Khanty-Mansiysk.
Rapid chess is so unpredictable! We are trying to catch some interesting moments for you and will upload the diagrams during whole day.
The first games of the World Rapid Championship were played today in Khanty-Mansiysk. The playing hall of the Ugra Chess Academy was crowded.
Once again Khanty-Mansiysk is at the center of attention for the chess world: following the Candidates tournament and Women’s Grand Prix, this city hosts the 2014 Women’s World Rapid and Blitz Championships. 14 countries sent their representatives – 34 beautiful ladies – to Siberia.
One big tournament follows another in Khanty-Mansiysk. Just yesterday ladies celebrated at the closing ceremony of the FIDE Grand Prix, and today they have to start thinking about a new serious challenge.
The FIDE Women World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2014 will be held from 21st April (arrival) to 29th April (departure) at the beautiful Ugra Chess Academy in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.
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