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: