- by LichessGM Lei Tingjie, GM Tan Zhongyi, IM Divya Deshmukh, and GM Humpy Koneru beat GM Nana Dzagnidze, GM Vaishali Rameshbabu, GM Harika Dronavalli, and IM Song Yuxin, respectively, to grab a spot in the semifinals.
- by LichessTan Zhongyi, Song Yuxin, Nana Dzagnidze, and Lei Tingjie won their matches against Yuliia Osmak, Lela Javakhishvili, Mariya Muzychuk, and Umida Omonova, respectively, with a score of 1.5-0.5, while Humpy Koneru, Harika Dronavalli, Divya Deshmukh, and Vaishali Rameshbabu eliminated their opponents, Alexandra Kosteniuk, Kateryna Lagno, Zhu Jiner, and Meruert Kamalidenova, respectively, in the tiebreaks.
- by LichessIM Song Yuxin eliminated one of the tournament favorites, GM Anna Muzychuk, while GM Kateryna Lagno won her match against IM Vantika Agrawal in what was a very close and exciting tiebreak
- by LichessYoung, rising stars IM Meruert Kamalidenova, WFM Elnaz Kaliakhmet, and WIM Umida Omonova have eliminated veterans and tournament favorites GM Aleksandra Goryachkina, GM Nino Batsiashvili, and IM Alina Kashlinskaya
- by LichessA $2,000 online prize fund event – with three winners qualifying with flights and accomodation covered to the Almaty Open – for a further chance to win their share of a $100,000 prize fund
- by LichessThe top 21 seeds had automatically qualified to round 2; meanwhile, WGM Zsoka Gaal and WGM Govhar Beydullayeva, two rating favorites, were eliminated by WIM Priyanka K and WIM Anahita Zahedifar, respectively.
- by LichessThe French Defense dismantled
- by LichessLichess has resumed cooperation with Saint Louis Chess Club after positive changes, but will maintain its boycott on the US Chess Federation
- by LichessAnnouncing our schedule for upcoming Titled Arenas!
- by LichessA rich Sveshnikov game
- by LichessA $2,000 online prize fund event – with three winners qualifying with flights and accomodation covered to the Aktobe Open – for a further chance to win their share of a $100,000 prize fund
- by LichessThe Sharjah Masters is always a glittering jewel on the chess calendar, with a roster of elite players competing for the generous prize funds. Now in its 8th edition, this year's event promises to be a spectacular highlight of 2025.
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