Exciting Start to the 2024 Tbilisi FIDE Women’s Grand Prix: Tsolakidou Upsets Vaishali, Assaubayeva Surprises Khadem

The 2024 Tbilisi FIDE Women’s Grand Prix kicked off with a bang as Indian GM Vaishali Rameshbabu suffered a one-move blunder that cost her the game against Greek IM Stavroula Tsolakidou. The day’s other winner was Kazakh IM Bibisara Assaubayeva, who surprised everyone with a move one victory over Iran-born Spanish IM Sara Khadem.

The draw between Ukrainian GM sisters Anna and Mariya Muzychuk was not only predictable but also entertaining as they recreated a famous game in their matchup. The tournament, which is the first of six legs in the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix series, promises to be full of excitement and surprises.

With round two set to start on Friday, August 16, at 7 a.m. ET, chess fans can look forward to more thrilling games and intense battles as the competition heats up in Tbilisi. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the 2024 Tbilisi FIDE Women’s Grand Prix.