WGP Round 6: Change of leaders in Lausanne
The last round before the rest day produces significant changes in the standings, as leader Harika Dronavalli loses her game and swaps places with Alina Kashlinskaya. The sixth round was launched by Irina Gladikh, who played the first move for her countrywoman Alexandra Kosteniuk. The IOC Associate Director must have a lucky hand, as Kosteniuk finally recovered […]
Teimour Radjabov to be replaced by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the Candidates Tournament
Lausanne, March 6, 2020 Teimour Radjabov has informed FIDE about his decision to withdraw from the Candidates Tournament, citing personal reasons. The Grandmaster from Azerbaijan had qualified for the Candidates by winning the 2019 World Cup, held in Khanty-Mansiysk. Radjabov will be replaced following the procedure described in the Article 2.1.E of the tournament regulations: “One place is reserved […]