Exciting Results at Cairns Cup 2024: Muzychuk and Lee Victorious

GM Anna Muzychuk and IM Alice Lee emerged victorious in their games against GM Alexandra Kosteniuk and IM Anna Zatonskih, respectively, at the Cairns Cup 2024 on Friday. Muzychuk’s win puts her just one point behind leader GM Tan Zhongyi heading into the final round.

With a score of 4.5/8, Muzychuk is joined by four other players, including Kosteniuk, Harika Dronavalli, Mariya Muzychuk, and Nana Dzagnidze. If Kosteniuk can secure a win in the final round, there could potentially be a five-way tie for first place, necessitating a playoff.

The final round of the Cairns Cup 2024 is set to begin on Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. ET. The tournament has seen intense competition among some of the top women’s chess players in the world, with a $200,000 prize fund up for grabs.

Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting and action-packed conclusion to this prestigious event at the Saint Louis Chess Club.