In the seventh round of the Women’s Candidates Tournament, Anna Muzychuk maintained her lead, reaching the halfway mark with 4½ points out of seven after a calm draw against Bibisara Assaubayeva. The round’s sole decisive result saw Vaishali Rameshbabu emerge victorious, capitalizing on an error by Tan Zhongyi to claim sole possession of second place. The remaining matches concluded in extensive and hard-fought draws, highlighted by a remarkable 135-move marathon battle between Divya Deshmukh and Kateryna Lagno.
By Connor Westbrook
Connor Westbrook brings his dynamic energy to Liverpool's sports scene, where he's been making waves in sports journalism for the past eight years. With a background in semi-professional football, he offers unique insights into the tactical aspects of the game.