China wins, Russia silver, Ukraine bronze
The First World Women Chess Championship was held from 19 to 30 May in Ekaterinburg, Russia. The Chinese team won with a confortable advantage after they destroyed the strong Russian team 4-0 in the second round. After China won against Ukraine 3,5-0,5 in round 5, the intrigue was will Botswana manage to take half a point until the end of the competition.
For nice interviews with the players, visit the official site of the event www.chesswomen.com.
Round 1 results:
China 3.5-0.5 Vietnam
Russia 3-1 Germany
Poland 4-0 Botswana
Geogia 2.5-1.5 Czech Republic
Ukraine 3-1 Armenia
Round 2 results:
Vietnam 2.5-1.5 Armenia
Czech Republic 1-3 Ukraine
Botswana 0-4 Georgia
Germany 1-3 Poland
China 4-0 Russia
Round 3 results:
Russia 3.5-0.5 Vietnam
Poland 0-4 China
Geogia 2-2 Germany
Ukraine 4-0 Botswana
Armenia 4-0 Czech Republic
Round 4 results:
Vietnam 3-1 Czech Republic
Botswana 0-4 Armenia
Germany 2-2 Ukraine
China 2-2 Georgia
Russia 2.5-1.5 Poland
Round 5 results:
Poland 2-2 Vietnam
Georgia 1-3 Russia
Ukraine 0.5-3.5 China
Armenia 1.5-2.5 Germany
Czech Republic 4-0 Botswana
Round 6 results:
Vietnam 4-0 Botswana
Germany 2-2 Czech Republic
China 3.5-0.5 Armenia
Russia 2-2 Ukraine
Poland 1-3 Georgia
Round 7 results:
Georgia 2.5-1.5 Vietnam
Ukraine 2.5-1.5 Poland
Armenia 1.5-2.5 Russia
Czech Republic 0.5-3.5 China
Botswana 0-4 Germany
Round 8 results:
Vietnam 2-2 Germany
China 4-0 Botswana
Russia 3.5-0.5 Czech Republic
Poland 3-1 Armenia
Georgia 1-3 Ukraine
Round 9 results:
Ukraine 3.5-0.5 Vietnam
Armenia 2-2 Georgia
Czech Republic 0.5-3.5 Poland
Botswana 0-4 Russia
Germany 1.5-2.5 China
Final Standings:
| 1. |
China |
17 |
| 2. |
Russia |
15 |
| 3. |
Ukraine |
14 |
| 4. |
Georgia |
11 |
| 5. |
Poland |
9 |
| 6. |
Germany |
8 |
| 7. |
Vietnam |
8 |
| 8. |
Armenia |
5 |
| 9. |
Czech Republic |
3 |
| 10. |
Botswana |
0 |
