How did the sixth “North Urals Cup” differ from previous tournaments?
– In this year’s “North Urals Cup” we have been able to compose the strongest field in the history of the tournament. It felt themselves participating, all very wanted to win and fought until the very last stroke. Antoaneta Stefanova’s victory was well deserved, she is the only one to have played in all six tournaments and has always sought to win. “North Urals Cup” gave a strong momentum for the development of women’s chess, together with women’s tournaments that were held recently in Azerbaijan and Turkey. It is important that girls feel well treated and have the same opportunity as men to play at a high professional level, including in terms of organizing tournaments.
