Goryachkina scores 7/9, obtains convincing victory in Shymkent
Aleksandra Goryachkina triumphed at the Shymkent Women’s Grand Prix, clinching first place with a remarkable 7/9 score, finishing just ahead of top seed Tan Zhongyi. Goryachkina’s performance included five consecutive wins, which positioned her as the clear leader going into the final round. Tan finished in sole second, while Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva tied for third with Stavroula Tsolakidou, placing Assaubayeva atop the overall series standings. | Photo: Konstantin Chalabov