Alexandra Kosteniuk wins double gold at European Women’s Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2023
European Women’s Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2023 took place from 11-15 January 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, gathering 120 players from 26 European federations. Alexandra Kosteniuk emerged as the Winner of both Rapid and Blitz tournaments, taking the historical double gold. European Women’s Blitz Chess Championship 2023 was played on 12th of January, with 13 single rounds (swiss system). Heading into the last round of the Blitz Championship, Alexandra Kosteniuk had a sole lead, being a whole point ahead of