Muzychuk, Koneru Joint First, Kazan FIDE Women GP

23 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – In Kazan, both Humpy Koneru of India and Anna Muzychuk of Slovenia were declared joint winners with Kirsan doing the honours.

The official website of the tournament reported that the closing ceremony took place in the Korston Hotel and was attended by FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Minister on Affairs of Youth, Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Tatarstan Rafis Burganov, players, officials and spectators. The winners Anna Muzychuk and Humpy Koneru were awarded with big wooden chess pieces and all the participants of FIDE Grand Prix in Kazan were awarded with flowers and presents. Viktorija Cmilyte received a special prize devoted to 100 years anniversary since the birthday of Rashit Nezmetdinov. Her victory against World Champion Hou Yifan was chosen by the organizing committee as the best game.

At the closing ceremony FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has made a surprisinggift for the Chess Federation of the Republic of Tatarstan - a set of electronic boards, in which participants played!

(All photos from closing ceremony of official website and Photos made by Rashit Shiriyazdanov and Anastasiya Karlovich)

Koneru, Muzychuk Shared First in Kazan

 

23 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – In Kazan, five games were decisive. Koneru and Muzychuk won their final games giving them a final 7.5 points out of 11 rounds of play during the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2012. Hou Yifan and  Viktorija Cmilyte finished in joint 3-4th position with 7.0 points.

Final Standings:

Video of Press Conference: Nadezhda Kosintseva - Anna Muzychuk, Round 11

 

Official website: http://kazan2012.fide.com

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Three In Co-Lead Kazan Women GP 2012

 

22 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – Two decisive scores in the tenth round. IM Alisa Galliamova and GM Viktorija Cmilyte won their respective games. Meanwhile the three players in the lead are GM Humpy Koneru of India, GM Viktorija Cmilyte and GM Anna Muzychuk of Slovenia.

The official website of the tournament reported that before the last round of FIDE Women Grand Prix in Kazan three players are on top. Viktorija Cmilyte won against Nadezhda Kosintseva  and replaced Elina Danielian, who was defeated by Alisa Galliamova. Elina chose to go into a sharp position in the middle game but missed intersting opportunity on 19th move and her position became worse.

Russian player Alisa Galliamova, who lost four previous games, played precisely today, neutralized all threats of her opponent and left with extra material.   Other leaders Anna Muzychuk and Humpy Koneru made draws against Hou Yifan and Alexandra Kosteniuk accordingly and share first place with Viktorija Cmilyte with 6.5 points.

Standings After Round 10:

Official website: http://kazan2012.fide.com

(all photos from official website)

Muzychuk vs Yifan, Round 10, Kazan FIDE Women Grand Prix 2012

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21 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – Here is the round 10 game between Anna Muzychuk of Slovenia and Hou Yifan of China. Anna Muzychuk is currently in third place with 6.0 points, while Hou Yifan is in fifth place with 5.5 points.

The tenth round pairings is shown below:-

Official website: http://kazan2012.fide.com

(Photos from official website of tournament)

Anna and Humpy Catch Up With Leader In Kazan

21 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – In Kazan, Alexandra Kostenuik won her game against current leader, Elina Danielian in round 9 of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix. Meanwhile Humpy Koneru of India and Hou Yifan of China, both won their respective games.

The official website of the tournament reported that Elina Danielian lost the first game in the tournament to Alexandra Kosteniuk. Ex-world champion, who had white pieces, was playing for initiative from the opening and found nice sacrifice to open the central files and create a decisive attack on opponents ‘king. The defeat of Armenian player let Anna Muzychuk, who made a draw against Viktorija Chmilyte, and Humpy Koneru, who won against Katerina Lahno, reach her on top. Although two rounds to go there are three leaders in the tournament.  Hou Yifan managed to win in close to draw rook endgame against Alisa Galliamova.

Standings After Round 9:

Official website: http://kazan2012.fide.com

(All photos from tournament website)

Kosteniuk vs Danielian, Round 9 Kazan Women GP 2012

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Here is the round 9 game between Alexandra Kostenuik and Elina Danielian in the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2012 in Kazan, Russia.

• Event: FIDE Women's Grand Prix Kazan 2012
• Place: Kazan
• CountryCode: RUS
• StartDate: Sat 9th Jun 2012

 
• EndDate: Sat 23rd Jun 2012
• Website
• Results

Danielian With 6 Points, 4th WGP Kazan 2012

20 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – TWIC reported that The 4th Women's Grand Prix is taking place in Kazan 9th-23rd June 2012. Play starts at 12pm each day. Women's World Chess Champion Hou Yifan is the top seed but she had a very tough time in Danzhou only a few days before the start of this tournament. Elina Danielian leads with 6/8.

 

• Event: FIDE Women's Grand Prix Kazan 2012
• Place: Kazan
• CountryCode: RUS
• StartDate: Sat 9th Jun 2012

• EndDate: Sat 23rd Jun 2012
• Website
• Results

(source: TWIC)

Elina Danielian Leads In Kazan FIDE Women GP

Pix 1. GM Elina Danielian leading in Kazan. (Photo from tournament website, Photos made by Rashit Shiriyazdanov and Anastasiya Karlovich)

19 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – In last night’s game, Elina Danielian beats Kateryna Lahno of Ukraine giving her 6 points from 8 rounds of play during the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2012 in Kazan, Russia.

The official website of the tournament reported that four games in the eighth round in FIDE Women Grand Prix in Kazan were decisive today but in fact all of them could be scored if Betul Yildiz and Viktorija Cmilyte, who had big advantage, would defeat their opponents - sisters Nadezhda and Tatiana Kosintsevas.

 

 Pix 2. Viktoria Cmilyte. (Photo from tournament website, Photos made by Rashit Shiriyazdanov and Anastasiya Karlovich)

The central game of the match between the leader Elina Danielian and chaser Katerina Lahno finished in favor of Armenian player. Anna Muzychuk got a better position after the opening in the game against Alisa Galliamova but later on didn’t play precisely and allowed black to equalize. In the deep endgame Slovenian player managed to find winning chances and beat her opponent.

  Pix 3. Kateryna Lahno. (Photo from tournament website, Photos made by Rashit Shiriyazdanov and Anastasiya Karlovich)

World Champion Hou Yifan, who played white against Alexandra Kosteniuk, sacrificed the second knight on g7 square in this tournament as it also happened in the game with Antoaneta Stefanova in the sixth round. The attack of Chinese player was decisive and Alexandra could not defend her position.  Humpy Koneru created strong initiative in the middle game and defeated Antoaneta Stefanova.

  Pix 4. Playing Hall. (Photo from tournament website, Photos made by Rashit Shiriyazdanov and Anastasiya Karlovich)

Here is the round 8 game between Hou Yifan of China and Alexandra Kosteniuk of Russia during the FIDE Women Grand Prix 2012 in Kazan, Russia.

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Here is another decisive game of round 8 where the leader, Elina Danielian took on Kateryna Lahno of Ukraine during the FIDE Women Grand Prix 2012 in Kazan, Russia.

 

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Official website: http://kazan2012.fide.com

Danielian Leads In Kazan FIDE Women’s GP

Pix 1. Antoaneta Stefanova and Elina Danielian, Round 7 Press Conference. (All photos from official website)

18 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – In last night’s FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Kazan, Russia, GM Elina Danielian continues to lead with 5 points from 7 rounds of play.

The official website of tournament reported that Elina Danielian made a draw today in the game against Antoaneta Stefanova and keeps leading after the 7th round of FIDE Grand Prix in Kazan. Bulgarian player got slightly better position in the middle game but didn’t use all the chances although Armenian player found precise way to defend in the deep endgame. Katerina Lahno could have joined Elina Danielian on top but missed the winning possibilities in the game against world champion Hou Yifan.

Anna Muzychuk drew against Tatiana Kosintseva and keeps sharing the second place.  Viktorija Cmilyte defeated Betul Yildiz and caught Anna Muzychuk and Katerina Lahno. Nadezhda Kosintseva didn’t receive any advantage in the opening playing with white against Humpy Koneru and later on players agreed for a draw in the pawn endgame. Alexandra Kosteniuk found good chances to fight for advantage in the complicated game against Alisa Galliamova and succeeded to win.

Results of Round 7: 

Here is a round 7 game between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Alisa Galliamova during the FIDE Women’s GP in Kazan, Russia. Kosteniuk won this with white pieces. White is a piece ahead but black has five pawns to white’s three. White is threatening Ng4+ next move with major losses for black.

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Standings After Round 7:

Official website: http://kazan2012.fide.com

Lahno vs Yifan, Kazan FIDE Women's GP 2012

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17 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – Here is the round 7 game between Kateryna Lahno of Ukraine and Hou Yifan of China during the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2012 in Kazan, Russia.

Standings after round 6:

Official website: http://kazan2012.fide.com/index.php

Round 4 Results, Kazan FIDE Women 2012

 

14 June 2012, Kuala Lumpur – Here are the latest round 4 results of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Kazan, Russia. Four decisive results with another loss suffered by Hou Yifan at the hands of Viktoria Cmilyte.

Official website: http://kazan2012.fide.com