On this Wednesday 11th of August
the Grand Prix of Ulaabaator has ended. The last round was played at 10.00 so
that everyone could be ready for the closing ceremony which was planned for
16.00.
The decisive game was played this morning,
opposing A.Stefanova to You Hifan who were ahead of the other players. For the
place, You Hifan needed just a draw to be declared winner whereas Stefanova had
to defeat her opponent to gain the first place. As expected, both players
fought strongly, nevertheless the game ended with a draw.
Hou Yifan, with 8 points, is then the proud
winner of the Grand Prix of Ulaabaatar and she deserves it totally, being the
only participant with no defeat at all.
Clear second place, with 7 and ½, went to
Stefanova who, since the beginning appeared to be as one of the favourite of
this tournament.
Both T. Kosintseva and Koneru were
disappointed by their result, however they came just after Stefanova, with 6
and ½ point each.
The whole tournament has been a real
success and the Mongolian Chess Federation should be warmly thanked.
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