Irina Krushing at the World Women's Blitz
September 16, 2010
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On her way to the Olympiad, IM Irina Krush stopped in Moscow for the World Women's Blitz Championship (September 15-18). Irina qualified for the 16-player finals with a fantastic 19/26 score in the semi finals.
 
Check out one of her wins over former Women's World Champion Zhu Chen and view and download complete games on the site.

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Irina will join five other semifinal qualifiers, reigning Women's World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk, six players by rating and various other wildcards and qualifiers in the 16-player final. See complete tournament regulations on the official site.

Also see a full gallery of photos.