25/06/2010 15:38
Armenia’s female players successfully start at FIDE Grand Prix
In round one of the forth stage of the FIDE Grand Prix, taking place in Armenia’s Jermuk, Elina Danielian from Armenia won over ex-champion Maia Chiburdanidze, thus, topping the tournament’s table.
Another Armenian female chess player, Lilit Mkrtchian, overcame Yifan Hou from China.
Other games’ results – Baira Kovanova won over Martha Fierro; China’s Shen Yang won over Hou Yifan; Nana Dzagnidze won over Antoaneta Stefanova.
Pia Cramling played in draw against Russia’s Tatiana Kosintseva.
Xu Yuhua, Hou Yifan, Antoaneta Stefanova, Martha Fierro and Maia Chiburdanidze haven’t scored points.