Goryachkina and Tan strike back as the Women’s Grand Prix heats up in Monaco

"VAN" (Sports Desk - 25.02.2025) :: Round 6 of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Monaco saw players return from their rest day with renewed energy as Tan Zhongyi and Aleksandra Goryachkina secured important victories whilst all other games were drawn.

After a well-deserved rest day, the players were back for Round 6 of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco with a mix of refreshed determination and strategic focus. While some participants joined an organized excursion to explore Monaco, others opted for rest and quiet preparation. The impact of these choices varied, as some players returned reinvigorated, while others struggled to find their rhythm.

The round delivered a mix of decisive results and hard-fought draws, with Aleksandra Goryachkina and Tan Zhongyi scoring crucial wins to keep their tournament alive. Meanwhile, Kateryna Lagno held her lead despite drawing her game, setting the stage for an intense second half of the tournament.

Results

Aleksandra Goryachkina 1 - 0 Humpy Koneru
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh 0 - 1 Zhongyi Tan
Kateryna Lagno 1/2 - 1/2 Alexandra Kosteniuk
Bibisara Assaubayeva 1/2 - 1/2 Batkhuyag Munguntuul
Harika Dronavalli 1/2 - 1/2 Elisabeth Paehtz

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