The Russian women’s team rolled over Hungary 4-0 to maintain a commanding lead for the gold. China’s hope for a team medal has basically vanished after losing to to Georgia 1.5 – 2.5.
1. Hou, Yifan ½-½ Dzagnidze, Nana
2. Ju, Wenjun ½-½ Javakhishvili, Lela
3. Zhao, Xue ½-½ Melia, Salome
4. Wang, Yu 0-1 Khukhashvili, Sopiko
Ukraine is in the same boat as China after losing to India by the same 1.5 – 2.5 score.
1. Lahno, Kateryna 0-1 Harika, Dronavalli
2. Zhukova, Natalia ½-½ Tania, Sachdev
3. Gaponenko, Inna ½-½ Karavade, Eesha
4. Muzychuk, Mariya ½-½ Meenakshi, Subbaraman
Russia B team is keeping pace with a 2.5 – 1.5 win over Romania.
1. Pogonina, Natalija ½-½ Foisor, Cristina-Adela
2. Girya, Olga ½-½ Cosma, Elena-Luminita
3. Savina, Anastasia ½-½ Voicu-Jagodzinsky, Carmen
4. Kashlinskaya, Alina 1-0 Bulmaga, Irina
The U.S. is moving up the ladder with a 2.5 – 1.5 win over Armenia.
1. Krush, Irina ½-½ Danielian, Elina
2. Zatonskih, Anna 1-0 Mkrtchian, Lilit
3. Abrahamyan, Tatev ½-½ Galojan, Lilit
4. Baginskaite, Kamile ½-½ Aginian, Nelly
Full results here: http://ugra-chess.com/results.php?tmnt=2&rn=7
China should have brought a stronger team. It’s a big mistake not to do it.