Athletistic / Chess. Russian chess player Anastasia Bodnaruk became world rapids champion at a tournament in Samarkand (Uzbekistan). Bodnaruk, 31, won the title with a decisive victory.

Today, December 28, the Russian joined the Chinese Zhai Mo and Lei Tingjie, as well as the Indian Humpy Koneru. At the end of the 11 rounds, Bodnaruk and Tingtse totaled 8.5 points each. As a result, the winner was determined by tiebreaker. The Russian won with a score of 2.5-1.5.

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Next, the World Blitz Championship will take place in Samarkand. It is scheduled for December 29 and 30.


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