22 February 2017

Harika Dronavalli Advances to Semifinals

She defeated Nana Dzagnidze on tie-break.

A tie-break between Harika Dronavalli (India) and Nana Dzagnidze (Georgia) took place on February 22. The play ended in two games: the Indian won the first game and drew the second from the position of strength. 

Thus, the Semifinals of the Women's World Championship in Tehran were determined: Alexandra Kosteniuk (Russia) – Anna Muzychuk (Ukraine), and Tan Zhongyi (China) – Harika Dronavalli (India). 

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