21 December 2020

Quarterfinals Completed at FIDE Online World Youth Rapid Championships

Six Russians keep on fighting for medals.

Alexandra Shvedova (Photo by Eteri Kublashvili)
Alexandra Shvedova (Photo by Eteri Kublashvili)


The quarterfinals of the FIDE Online World Cadets & Youth Rapid Chess Championships among boys and girls under 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 years old were played on December 20. 

Six Russian players advanced to the next round. They are Diana Preobrazhenskaya (G10), Valeria Kleymenova (G12), Alexandra Shvedova (G12), Volodar Murzin (B14), Leya Garifullina (G16), and Elizaveta Solozhenkina (G18).

The semi-final matches will be held on December 21. 

The rounds begin at 6 PM (Moscow time). 

Each match consists of two "15+10" games and the Armageddon, if necessary. 

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