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Women's World Champs Final: Stefanova vs. Ushenina Print E-mail
November 25, 2012
 
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Ushenina vs. Ju, More photos at the official website

GM Antoeneta Stefanova of Bulgaria and IM Anna Ushenina of Ukraine advanced to the final match of the Women's World Championship in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Stefanova and Ushenina defeated Dronavalli Harika (India) and Wenjun Ju (China), respectively.
 
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Stefanova

Stefanova is a former Women's World Champion (2004) looking to reclaim her title. Here's a nice victory by her over GM Marie Sebag (France) in the quarterfinals:

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And a victory by Ushenina over GM Kosintseva

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The four-game final begins on Tuesday, November 27th. Find more information on the tournament website, http://chess2012.ugrasport.com/.
 
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