After a slow start, GM Zhao Xue scored back to back win at the Nalchik Women’s Grand Prix. In the mean time, Hou Yifan lost while Tatiana Kosintseva drew. Her lead is now back to 1.5.
Round 8 results:
| 12 | GM | Zhu Chen | 2476 | ½ – ½ | IM | Danielian Elina | 2491 | 10 |
| 11 | WGM | Munguntuul Batkhuyag | 2428 | 0 – 1 | GM | Zhao Xue | 2490 | 9 |
| 1 | GM | Dzagnidze Nana | 2479 | 1 – 0 | GM | Hou Yifan | 2570 | 8 |
| 2 | WGM | Kovanova Baira | 2385 | 0 – 1 | IM | Mkrtchian Lilit | 2503 | 7 |
| 3 | GM | Koneru Humpy | 2622 | ½ – ½ | GM | Cramling Pia | 2523 | 6 |
| 4 | WIM | Yildiz Betul Cemre | 2244 | ½ – ½ | GM | Kosintseva Tatiana | 2524 | 5 |
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Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
So many upsets. It must be the water.