Anna Muzychuk deservingly clinches 2nd Norway Chess Women, Humpy third
GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) drew against GM R Vaishali in the final round of 2nd Norway Chess Women 2025. She missed a win once again and Vaishali escaped with a draw in Armageddon. Despite the match loss, the crucial draw in the Classical was enough for her to win the tournament as GM Koneru Humpy drew the Classical game against GM Wenjun Ju (CHN). Humpy won her Armageddon against the five-time Women's World Champion to finish third. GM Tingjie Lei (CHN) defeated IM Sara Khadem (ESP) to secure second place. Anna remained undefeated in Classical games at this event. Vaishali was the sole player she could not beat despite having winning positions in both Armageddon. This is Anna's third consecutive Classical tournament win after two GP events in Nicosia, Cyprus and Grosslobming, Austria. Photo: Norway Chess / Michal Walusza
Vaishali again wins the match against Anna who remains undefeated in Classical
GM Anna Muzychuk is quite possibly in the best form of her career. She has managed to win three consecutive Classical tournaments she played in. First she won - Nicosia GP in March, then Grosslobming GP last month and now 2nd Norway Chess Women. She is the only player who did not lose a single Classical game at this event. Last year also she was very close to winning the tournament, but things beyond her control caused her to finish second.
Anna - Vaishali: 1-1.5
Once again, the Classical battle between GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR, 2535) and GM R Vaishali (2481) ended in a draw.
In a winning rook endgame, Anna misplayed and the game ended in a draw. She lost the match, however, she won the tournament as GM Koneru Humpy did not manage to win her Classical game against GM Wenjun Ju (CHN) to force playoffs.
Humpy - Wenjun: 1.5-1
The Classical game between GM Koneru Humpy (2552) and GM Wenjun Ju (CHN, 2580) ended in a draw again.
Humpy won Armageddon against the five-time Women's World Champion to finish third.
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Round 10 results
IM Sara Khadem - GM Tingjie Lei: 0-3
GM Koneru Humpy - GM Wenjun Ju: 1.5-1
GM Anna Muzychuk - GM R Vaishali: 1-1.5
Final standings
1st GM Anna Muzychuk 16.5/30
2nd GM Tingjie Lei 16/30
3rd GM Koneru Humpy 15/30
4th GM Wenjun Ju 13.5/30
5th GM R Vaishali 11/30
6th IM Sara Khadem 9/30
Format
6 players will take part in the Tournament.
The Tournament is a double-round event with Armageddon.
The Tournament consists of 10 rounds.
Berger tables will be used for the pairings.
Time Control
Each player will have 120 minutes on the clock with an increment of 10 seconds starting from move 41. The time control for the Armageddon game: white has 10 minutes and black has 7 minutes with an increment for both players of 1 second per move, starting from move 41.
Draw by Mutual Agreement
Players are not allowed to agree to a draw until at least 30 moves have been made by each player. This rule does not apply to Armageddon games.
Armageddon
If the classical game is drawn, an Armageddon game will be played. It shall start within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the classical game. The player with White pieces will continue with White in Armageddon. If the Armageddon game is drawn, black will win.
Points
Players will get the following points per round:
Win in the classical game: 3 points
Loss in the classical game: 0 points
Draw in the classical game & win Armageddon: 1½ points
Draw in the classical game & loss Armageddon: 1 point
Schedule
From 26th May to 6th June, every day game starts at 5 p.m. local time and 8:30 p.m. IST. Rest days are on Friday 30th May and Wednesday 4th June.
Prize money
Prize Money The total prize fund of the Tournament is 1690000 NOK. Distribution of Prize money occurs as followed:
1st - NOK 700000
2nd - NOK 350000
3rd - NOK 200000
4th - NOK 170000
5th - NOK 150000
6th - NOK 120000
Watch the tournaments live at the venue:
Venue: Finansparken. For ticket info, visit here.
Ticket prices per day:
Adults: 200 NOK
Children and youth (under 18): 100 NOK
Family: 400 NOK
Links
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