30 April 2016
Valentina Gunina Leads In Batumi
Nine rounds are played at the FIDE Grand Prix.
In the 9th round of the women's FIDE Grand Prix tournament in Batumi Valentina Gunina defeated Alexandra Kosteniuk, Zhao Xue defeated Almira Skripchenko, Mariya Muzychuk won against Nana Dzagnidze, Anna Muzychuk lost to Nino Batsiashvili, and Lela Javakhishvili defeated Elina Danielian. Girya-Khotenashvili was the only draw of the round.
Standings after 9 rounds:
Gunina 6
Zhao Xue 5.5
A. Muzychuk, Dzagnidze, Batsiashvili 5
Kosteniuk, Skripchenko 4.5
M. Muzychuk, Javakhishvili, Girya 4
Danielina 3.5
Khotenashvili 3
Round 10 pairings:
Kosteniuk-Dzagnidze, Javakhishvili-M. Muzychuk, Khotenashvili-Danielian, A. Muzychuk-Girya, Skripchenko-Batsiashvili, Gunina-Zhao Xue.
