"VAN" (Sports Desk - 23.03.2025) :: The shortest round of the tournament featured three decisive results and the emergence of a new leader. In a surprising turn of events, Olga Badelka defeated Anna Muzychuk in a spectacular attacking game, allowing Zhu Jiner to claim the top spot with her victory over Divya Deshmukh. Nana Dzagnidze also returned to a positive score, taking down Stavroula Tsolakidou with the black pieces. The ceremonial first move was made in the game between Zhu Jiner and Divya Deshmukh. Former Women’s World Champion and current FIDE Treasurer, Zhu Chen, played the first move for Zhu Jiner, while FIDE Vice-President Joran Aulin Jansson did the honors for Divya. ~ Elisabeth Paehtz – Aleksandra Goryachkina (0.5-0.5) ~ Harika Dronavalli – Mariya Muzychuk (0.5-0.5) ~ Olga Badelka – Anna Muzychuk (1-0) ~ Zhu Jiner – Divya Deshmukh (1-0) ~ Stavroula Tsolakidou – Nana Dzagnidze (0-1)
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