"VAN" (Sports Desk - 26.03.2023) :: With nine rounds in and only two to go, things have heated up in Cyprus, and not just because the sun has reappeared after a couple of rainy days!
Not only is the tournament victory at stake but, more importantly, several players are contending for the overall win in the Grand Prix –20.000 euros extra prize money and two qualifying spots for the 2023-2024 Women’s Candidates cycle. A big deal indeed!
After this afternoon’s results, there is a three-way tie for first place with 5,5/9 with Tan Zhongi, Harika and Wagner, who unfortunately now has to share first place. Two of them face each other tomorrow.
Shuvalova and Lagno are right behind, waiting for their opportunity to spring into the lead.
Our guests today, performing the ceremonial first move, were Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat, High Commissioner of India in Cyprus, and Josie Christodoulou, Gender Equality Commissioner for Cyrus.
Christodoulou opened the game with White for Tan Zhongyi while Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat played Harika’s first move with Black, at the same time wishing both of the players the best of luck.
In a short interview, Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat put into words her feelings in the playing hall: “I am very proud to have played the first move for a very capable Indian player. The game has developed with an amazing history behind it - Vishy Anand has done us proud”.
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