1st World Women Chess Championship

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: