In the race for victory, a duel is emerging between Anastasia Bodnaruk and Deimante Daulyte-Cornette. In the sixth round, both won their games with White against Chiara Polterauer and Denise Trippold respectively and extended their lead in the table, as Jasmin-Denise Schloffer shared the point with Marina Brunello.
Behind the leading duo, Lilit Mkrtchian, Ekaterina Atalik and Schloffer are three players who are one point behind. Mkrtchian was successful against Nikola Mayrhuber today, while Atalik notched up her third win against Annika Fröwis.
The final three rounds will now take place from Friday to Sunday in the wonderful setting of Palais Attems in Graz. Fans are very welcome and can prove their fitness by climbing the 2nd floor. (wk)
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