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FIDE Women's Grand Prix: Harika Dronavalli takes the trophy |
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Saturday, 02 July 2016 17:37 |
In the final round of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Chengdu, China, Koneru Humpy defeated Antoaneta Stefanova to catch up with her compatriot Harika Dronavalli on the shared first place with 7/11 points each.
Harika, however, was awarded with the winner's trophy due to better tie-break - a win in the head-to-head match.
Ju Wenjun was awarded the cup for third place, after edging Stefanova and Anna Muzychuk on tie-break.
Of the other decisive results Zhao Xue won against Pia Cramling, while Anna Muzychuk scored against Bela Khotenashvili.
Interview with Harika Dronavalli
Photo gallery and final standings are updated. Games are available for replay.
The ceremonial first move for the last round was made by Ms. Cheng Qiaoru, Executive Vice-President of Chengdu City Opera Institute, national level actor, twice Chinese Drama Plum Blossom award winner.
The closing ceremony of the "Chess City Cup 2016" Women's FIDE Grand Prix was held from 18h at the International Conference Hall of Wangjiang Hotel.
The ceremony was hosted by Zhou Xiaosong, Deputy Inspector of Chengdu Sports Bureau, and Tian Hongwei, Director of Chess Department of Board and Card Games Administrative Center of General Administration of Sport of China, Deputy General Secretary of Chinese Chess Association.
The trophies were presented by Gao Wei, Deputy Director of Chengdu Sports Bureau, Lin Xu, Deputy Mayor of Jinjiang District, and Zeng Xiaolan, Assistant of General Manager of Sichuan Lines, Secretary of Commerce Commission.
Photo gallery from the closing ceremony here
In the penultimate round of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Chengdu, China, Harika Dronavalli held a draw against Zhao Xue and maintained the narrow lead heading into the final round.
Her compatriot Koneru Humpy defeated the former world champion Mariya Muzychuk and is back to the shared second place with Antoaneta Stefanova.
Bela Khotenashvili won against Pia Cramling and the remaining games were drawn.
Photo gallery and round 10 standings are updated. Games are available for replay. The final round start at 12h local time.
Koneru and Stefanova are paired against each other, while Harika is playing white against Olga Girya.
The ceremonial first move of today's round was made by Ms. Huang Yan, President of the Chinese Academy of International College.
After the second and last rest day the players are investing great effort to secure a good tournament finish in the remaining three rounds.
Five of six games in round nine of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Chengdu, China, proceeded well after the time control and only the tournament leader Harika Dronavalli made an earlier draw with Bela Khotenashvili. Harika was still unhappy as she felt she had missed better moves.
As Zhao Xue won the Chinese derby against Ju Wenjun, and Anna Muzychuk scored her first victory in Chengdu against Humpy Koneru, the former world champion Antoaneta Stefanova remained alone on the second place behind Harika.
Lela Javakhishvili also opened the score by winning against Olga Girya. And to complete the successful day for Muzychuk family, Mariya defeated Tan Zhongyi. Full report on the official website.
Photo gallery and round 9 standings are updated. Games are available for replay.
The ceremonial first move was made by Mr. Song Bin, Secretary of the Party Commitee of Chengdu Flying Power Company of AVIC and Vice Chairman of the People of Chengdu Board Games Association.
It was a peaceful day in Chengdu as all six games in round eight of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix were drawn.
Lela Javakhishvili was under some pressure from Zhao Xue, but the Georgian player defended well and achieved a tie.
Humpy Koneru and Pia Cramling played an interesting game full of hidden tactical nuances.
Photo gallery and round 8 standings are updated. Games are available for replay.
Monday is a rest day and the participants are planning to visit the Panda Research Base and in the afternoon the oldest street in Chengdu.
The Indian derby between the overnight leader Koneru Humpy and one of the nearest followers Harika Dronavalli marked the 7th round of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Chengdu, China.
In the longest and only decisive game of the day Harika won with the white pieces and moved to the top of the standings with 5 points. Koneru dropped to shared second.
The remaining five games were drawn.
In a better position Antoaneta Stefanova inadvertedly allowed the three-fold repetition while trying to reach the time control. Full report on the official website.
Photo gallery and round 7 standings are updated. Games are available for replay.
The ceremonial first moves were made by Jiang Daikang, the famous tenor singer, vocal music educator theory, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Musicians Association of the world, and Guo Qingyin, occupation calligrapher, former deputy editor of the Sichuan Youth Daily, Chengdu business department general manager.
Former world champions Antoaneta Stefanova and Mariya Muzychuk were victorious in round six of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Chengdu, China.
Stefanova defeated Lela Javakishvili and is now sharing the second place with Harika and Ju Wenjun.
In the longest game of the day Mariya Muzychuk broke the resistance of Pia Cramling and is back to 50% score.
The tournament leader Humpy Koneru split the point with close follower Ju Wenjun. The remaining games were also drawn.
Photo gallery and round 6 standings are updated. Games are available for replay.
Local star Ju Wenjun defeated Anna Muzychuk in round five of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Chengdu, China. After the second consecutive win Wenjun caught up with Harika Dronavalli on the shared second place.
Olga Girya scored her first victory to get back to 50% score.
The tournament leader Humpy Koneru was held to a draw by Lela Javakishvili. The remaining games were also drawn. Full report on the official website.
Photo gallery and round 5 standings are updated. Games are available for replay.
Humpy Koneru scored her third consecutive victory to emerge clear leader after four rounds of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Chengdu, China.
Koneru defeated Tan Zhongyi by utilising the power of two bishops.
In the longest game of the day Ju Wenjun converted the extra material against Pia Cramling. The remaining four games were drawn. Full report on the official website.
Photo gallery and round 4 standings are updated. Games are available for replay.
Humpy Koneru defeated Olga Girya with black pieces in the third round of FIDE Grand Prix in Chengdu to join her compatriot Harika Dronavalli on the top of the crosstable.
Bela Khotenashvili won against Mariya Muzychuk after the Ukrainian mishandled the opening, while Antoaneta Stefanova outplayed Zhao Xue in the sharp middlegame.
Pia Cramling narrowly escaped a loss against Lela Javakishvili and the remaining two games were also drawn. Full report on the official website.
Photo gallery and round 3 standings are updated. Games are available for replay.
Harika Dronavalli scored her second consecutive victory to maintain the lead in the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Chengdu.
Humpy Koneru defeated Zhao Xue and is currently clear second half a point behind her compatriot.
The remaining four games were drawn. Olga Girya was so close to winning against Anna Muzychuk, but the Ukrainian found escape in the bishops ending. Full report on the official website.
Round 2 standings are here, and games are available for replay.
The fourth stage of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix series 2015-2016 was officially opened on 1st July with a series of events in Chengdu, China.
From 15:30 a press conference was held at the Chengdu Chess Institute. FIDE President Mr. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Vice President of Chinese Chess Association Mr. Ye Jiangchuan, Director of Chengdu Sports Bureau Madam Tan Xuejun, and FIDE CEO Geoffrey Borg participated in the meeting.
The colorful opening ceremony and drawing of lots started from 16:30 at the most prosperous street in the center downtown of Chengdu city. Mr. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Mr. Ye Jiangchuan and Madam Tan Xuejun announced the opening together by touching a ball.
A welcome reception for the players, officials and guests was held from 18:30 at the 5-star Wang Jiang Hotel, the venue of the tournament. Mr. Fu Yonglin, the Vice-Mayor of Chengdu government, Mr. Ye Jiangchuan and Mr. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov greeted the audience.
Pairings for all rounds are as follows
Harika Dronavalli scored a win with black pieces in the first round of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Chengdu, China.
The remaining five games were drawn, but not without fight. Anna Muzychuk dropped big advantage against Zhao Xue, while the battle of two former world champions - Antoaneta Stefanova and Mariya Muzychuk was full of excitement. Full report on the official website.
The Grand Prix is taking place in Chengdu, China from 1-15th July 2016. The organizer of the tournament is the Chinese Chess Association, in partnership with the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
The event is sponsored by Chinese Chess Association and Chengdu Sports Bureau, and co-organized by Chengdu Municipal People’s Government, Board and Card Administrative Center of General Administration of Sport of China, Chengdu Chess Institute and Chengdu Chess Association.
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