17 October 2015
Hou Yifan Wins the First Leg of the Women's Grand Prix
RCF President Andrey Filatov visited the closing ceremony.
RCF President Andrey Filatov visits the closing ceremony.
The last round of the first leg of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Monte Carlo produced the following results:
Dzagnidze-Khademalshareh 1-0, Koneru-A.Muzychuk 0-1, draws in Skripchenko-M.Muzychuk, Stefanova-Zhukova, Pogonina-Cramling, and Hou Yifan-Kosteniuk.
Final standings:
Hou Yifan 9
Koneru, M. Muzychuk 7
Cramling, Pogonina 6
Kosteniuk, Stefanova 5.5
Dzagnidze 5
Zhukova, A. Muzychuk, Skripchenko 4.5
Khademalshareh 1.5
The closing ceremony took place in the world famous Casino Monte Carlo, and was attended by many state officials, chess officials, journalists, and, of course, the players themselves. In addition to the main prizes, Natalia Zhukova and Hou Yifan received special prizes for the most beautiful games.
Photos provided by the FIDE President's Adviser Berik Balgabaev
