11 October 2015
Hou Yifan Leads in Monte Carlo After 8 Rounds
Mariya Muzychuk is trailing by half a point.
The opening leg of the new season of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix is underway in Monte Carlo. After 8 rounds the sole leader is the former World Champion and current title challenger Hou Yifan – 6.5 points. The World Champion Mariya Muzychuk (Ukraine) is at the second place with 6 points.
Current standings:
Hou Yifan – 6.5
M. Muzychuk – 6
Koneru – 5.5
Cramling, Kosteniuk, Pogonina – 4.5
Stefanova – 4
Zhukova – 3.5
A. Muzychuk – 3
Skripchenko – 2.5
Dzagnidze – 2
Khademalshareh – 1.5
Monday, October 12 is a rest day.
