RECAP | 2024 Cairns Cup: Round 6

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International Master Kostya Kavutskiy summarizes Round 6 of the 2024 Cairns Cup, taking place June 12-23 at the World Chess Hall of Fame in Saint Louis.

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ROUND 6 | 120 Min. Incr. 30 Sec.
Nana Dzagnidze (2.5) vs. Tan Zhongyi (3.5)
Alexandra Kosteniuk (2.5) vs. Mariya Muzychuk (3)
Alice Lee (2.5) vs. Irina Krush (2.5)
Elisabeth Paehtz (2) vs. Anna Muzychuk (2.5)
Harika Dronavalli (3) vs. Anna Zatonskih (1)

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