15-Year-Old Ukrainian Chess Player Anastasiia Hnatyshyn Wins European Women's Championship
15-year-old Anastasiia Hnatyshyn shockingly wins European Women's Championship

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Anastasiia Hnatyshyn, a 15-year-old from Ukraine, won the European Women's Chess Championship in Batumi with a score of 9 out of 11. She finished ahead of strong competitors, gaining significant rating points and securing a title as well as an International Master norm.
- 01Hnatyshyn scored 9/11, achieving eight wins, two draws, and one loss.
- 02She gained 214.4 rating points, moving to world number 16 among women.
- 03Hnatyshyn's performance rating was 2580, significantly boosting her FIDE ranking.
- 04She secured the Women's Grandmaster title and an International Master norm.
- 05The top ten finishers qualified for the next FIDE Women's World Cup.
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Anastasiia Hnatyshyn, a 15-year-old Ukrainian Woman FIDE Master, clinched the European Women's Chess Championship in Batumi, finishing with an impressive score of 9 out of 11. Starting as the 76th seed among 165 players, Hnatyshyn's performance included eight victories, two draws, and one loss, placing her half a point ahead of competitors Sabrina Vega, Olga Badelka, and Nurgyul Salimova, who all finished with 8.5 points. Hnatyshyn's remarkable tournament performance rating of 2580 resulted in a gain of 214.4 rating points, elevating her to 16th in the world rankings among women and first among girls under 20. This victory also earned her the Women's Grandmaster title and an International Master norm. Hnatyshyn's achievement follows another Ukrainian success, where 17-year-old Roman Dehtiarov won the open European Championship. The top ten finishers in this championship have qualified for the upcoming FIDE Women's World Cup, marking a significant milestone for Hnatyshyn and her coaches, Mikhalchishin and Grabinsky.
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Hnatyshyn's victory has significant implications for Ukrainian chess, showcasing the country's emerging talent in the sport.
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