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Hello everyone,
Some sweet chess news. Chess Queen Alexandra Kosteniuk began the third edition of the Women's Chess Grand Prix in Nalchik with a power-packed win over Zhu Chen on Sunday.
The symbolic first move in the game between Zhu Chen (QAT) against Alexandra Kosteniuk (RUS) (both women's world chess champions crowned in the years 2001 and 2008 respectively) was made by Aslan Afaunov, Minister of Sport, Tourism and Resorts of KBR. It is interesting that these two players played the final match of the Women's World Chess Championship about 10 years ago, in winter 2001, and since then they haven't met at the chessboard.
That time Kosteniuk had lost and Chen became the World Champion. Of course Chess Queen went on to win the world chess title herself in 2008. On Monday, after winning the game, Kosteniuk said, this game was very symbolic for her and she was glad that she managed to win the first game.
There were two other decisive games on Day at the Grand Prix with Zhao Xue beating Viktorija Cmilyte and Nadezhda Kosintseva losing to Ju Wenjun. The other games were a draw. Visit the official website here.
Hello everyone,
Some sweet chess news. Chess Queen Alexandra Kosteniuk began the third edition of the Women's Chess Grand Prix in Nalchik with a power-packed win over Zhu Chen on Sunday.
The symbolic first move in the game between Zhu Chen (QAT) against Alexandra Kosteniuk (RUS) (both women's world chess champions crowned in the years 2001 and 2008 respectively) was made by Aslan Afaunov, Minister of Sport, Tourism and Resorts of KBR. It is interesting that these two players played the final match of the Women's World Chess Championship about 10 years ago, in winter 2001, and since then they haven't met at the chessboard.
That time Kosteniuk had lost and Chen became the World Champion. Of course Chess Queen went on to win the world chess title herself in 2008. On Monday, after winning the game, Kosteniuk said, this game was very symbolic for her and she was glad that she managed to win the first game.
There were two other decisive games on Day at the Grand Prix with Zhao Xue beating Viktorija Cmilyte and Nadezhda Kosintseva losing to Ju Wenjun. The other games were a draw. Visit the official website here.
Check the super Chen-Kosteniuk game at www.chessqueen.com.
Also, your trivia question: Can you name the four of the players' whose photos we chose at random from the official website. Don't cheat!
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Good job Chess Queen. Go great. Your game was a treat. Best of luck for all the remaining rounds.
ReplyDeleteGood show. My best wishes Chess Queen.
ReplyDeleteAh fulfilling and sweet revenge by my dearest Chess Queen.
ReplyDeleteVery exciting game. I knew you were all plus but just was trying to see how you convert the win.
ReplyDeletePawn avalanche
ReplyDeleteI would like to see you win your world title a second time over. Not because I am writing on your blog but Ms Alexandra Kosteniuk I personally feel that you have it in you to beat the Yifans and Humpys of the world. I am your greatest fan because of your chess. Receive best wishes from your humble fan Waynand Gail Arden.
ReplyDeleteMaintain your rhythm. I loved 35. ... Rf3
ReplyDeleteYou can watch the games LIVE at http://nalchik2011.fide.com/tournament-games.html every day from 3PM Moscow time (That’s Paris time + 2, or New York time +8).
ReplyDeleteEast or west, Alexandra is the best. Russia is the best.
ReplyDeleteTatiana, Stefanova, Alexandra, Katryna. Congrats Alexandra. My best wishes for a solid tournament ahead.
ReplyDeleteIt's Nadezhda not Tatiana I think
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