Bulgarian Chess Sensation Nurgyul Salimova Fights to Draw Against Russian Opponent - Novinite.com novinite.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from novinite.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tan Zhongyi obtained the draw she needed to claim outright victory at the Women’s Candidates Tournament in Toronto. The Chinese GM grabbed the sole lead from the get-go, as she obtained back-to-back wins in the first two rounds. At some point, Lei Tingjie managed to catch her atop the standings, but Tan turned out to be more consistent than her compatriot in the long run. With her triumph, Tan became Ju Wenjun’s challenger in the next match for the Women’s World Chess Championship. | Photo: FIDE / Michal Walusza
For the better part of Sunday's last-round games in Toronto, at least one of the 2024 FIDE Candidates events appeared headed to a playoff match. Instead, both challengers were determined in regulation.
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The breakthrough came on Saturday evening at The Great Hall venue, where Gukesh defeated his French adversary Alireza Firouzja in the Open section of the 2024 Candidates Tournament, organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) | World News