ETCC round 2, women section

top matches and photos

ARMENIA - RUSSIA 1,5:2,5

A copy of the match in the men's section, Armenia and Russia engaged in an interesting battle. Alexandra Kosteniuk, playing on board 1 for Russia, brought the first point against Elina Danielian. However, last board WIM Andriasian surprised the 200 ELO higher rated IM Korbut to get Armenia back in the match. Things got even more complicated when IM Nadezhda Kosintseva drew with IM Mkrtchian. It was IM Kovalevskaya who brought the final victory for Russia with a win on board 3.

Armenia vs. Russia

FRANCE - SPAIN 2,5:1,5

The higher rated team of France was surprised by tough Spanish opposition. WIM Hernandez got a full point against WGM Leconte on the last board, puting Spain on the lead. Board 3 WGM Milliet - WIM Llaneza did not the temporary score and finished draw. However, the super strong boards 1 and 2 for France, IM Skripchenko and IM Collas, gave no chance to the Spanish team and nailed the victory for France.

IM Skripchenko against WGM Vega Gutierrez on board 1

POLAND - AZERBAIDJAN 3,5:0,5

In one of the derby matches of the day, Poland achieved a convincing victory against the strong team of Azerbaidjan. IM Rajlich and WGM Zawadzka achieved quick victories against WGM Kadimova and WGM Turkan Mamedjarova, thus almost deciding the final outcome of the match. The final blow came from IM Socko who defeated Zeinab Mamedjarova.

Poland were superior against Azerbaidjan

BULGARIA - GERMANY 2,5:1,5

Bulgaria, led by the ex world champion Antoaneta Stefanova, had a difficult day against Germany. Stefanova opened the score with a draw against IM Paethz. Boards 2 and 3, WGM Voiska - IM Kachiani and WGM Velcheva - WGM Michna, followed suit and divided the point. The last board for Bulgaria, WFM Elitsa Raeva, was again the lucky charm and brought the full point for her country

An exciting match, Bulgaria vs. Germany
(Antoaneta Stefanova with her Coca Cola as usual)