Exciting Final Round Looms at 2025 Nicosia FIDE Women’s Grand Prix

In a thrilling turn of events, GM Anna Muzychuk’s fourth win in the 2025 Nicosia FIDE Women’s Grand Prix has put her in a tie for the lead with GM Zhu Jiner going into the final round. Muzychuk’s victory over GM Elisabeth Paehtz was a crucial one, as it allowed her to catch up to Zhu, who had been leading the tournament up to this point.

With GMs Harika Dronavalli, Aleksandra Goryachkina, and Mariya Muzychuk close behind, the final round promises to be an exciting showdown. IM Divya Deshmukh also made her mark by securing her first win in a rollercoaster game against IM Olga Badelka.

The final round, scheduled to start one hour earlier on Monday, March 24, will determine the ultimate winner of the tournament. All eyes will be on the matchups between the top contenders, with Zhu facing off against Nana Dzagnidze and Harika taking on Anna Muzychuk in a battle for first place.

The Nicosia FIDE Women’s Grand Prix has been a fiercely competitive event, with players vying for not only the top prize but also valuable Grand Prix points. The top two players from the series of events will qualify for the 2026 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, which will determine the challenger for the World Championship title.

As the tournament reaches its climax, fans and chess enthusiasts alike are eagerly anticipating the final round to see who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes competition. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as the drama unfolds in Cyprus.