Tan Zhongyi, Kosteniuk Pull Ahead | RECAP | 2024 Cairns Cup: Round 7

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International Master Kostya Kavutskiy summarizes Round 7 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 7 | 120 Min. Incr. 30 Sec.
Tan Zhongyi (4) vs. Elisabeth Paehtz (2.5)
Anna Muzychuk (3) vs. Harika Dronavalli (3.5)
Irina Krush (3) vs. Nana Dzagnidze (3)
Mariya Muzychuk (3) vs. Alice Lee (3)
Anna Zatonskih (1.5) vs. Alexandra Kosteniuk (3.5)

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