10 November 2016
Monte Carlo Leads Women's Euro Cup
Bronze Horseman and Alkaliod are ahead in the open event.
![Hou Yifan playing against Ushenina](/upload/iblock/2cd/2cd49bac6b43831208308a605b54416a.jpg)
Hou Yifan playing against Ushenina
In the 4th round of the Euro Cup, which takes place in Novi Sad, Bronze Horseman from St. Petersburg crushed VSK Sveti Nikolaj Srpski – 5-1. On the first board, Peter Svidler, playing Black, defeated Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. Alkaloid defeated Zhiguli 3.5-2.5. Siberia drew with Odlar Yurdu. SHSM Legacy Square won against Maria Saal 4.5-1.5, and Ladya Kazan swept through Ezerelio Vaivorykste – 5-0.After the first four rounds, Bronze Horseman and Alkaloid are in the lead with 8 points. Siberia and Ashdod are a point behind.
The key matches of the 5th round: Alkaloid-Bronze Horseman, Ashdod-Siberia, Ladya Kazan-Zhiguli.
The key match of the women's round was played between Ugra and Monte Carlo. The latter team prevailed; Hou Yifan won the match-deciding game against Anna Ushenina.
NONA Batumi made a draw with Odlar Yurdu. Ladya Kazan defeated Jelica PEP – Gorarici 2.5-1.5. The Chigorin Club team won against SS Lazio Schacchi 3.5-0.5. SHSM Legacy Square from Moscow had an easy 4-0 match against ASVOE Pamhagen.
Monte Carlo enjoys a sole lead with 8 points. Ugra and Ladya Kazan are two points behind.
Round 5 key match-ups: Monte Carlo-Ladya Kazan, NONA Batumi-Ugra.
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