{"id":9181,"date":"2025-01-29T23:29:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T17:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chessbd.com\/?p=9181"},"modified":"2025-01-29T23:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T17:29:24","slug":"fide-wgp-monaco-2025-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chessbangladesh.com\/?p=9181","title":{"rendered":"FIDE WGP Monaco 2025 preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 2025 FIDE calendar kicks off with the third leg of the Women\u2019s Grand Prix, hosted in the beautiful setting of Monaco. Renowned as a global hub for women\u2019s chess, Monaco recently staged&nbsp;the European Women\u2019s Rapid and Blitz Championship, further solidifying its status as a top chess destination. This luxurious venue sets the stage for an elite competition, as ten of the world\u2019s strongest female chess players battle for crucial Grand Prix points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tournament will take place at the Novotel Hotel Monte Carlo. Ideally located in the heart of Monaco, near iconic landmarks, this Green Key-certified venue is the perfect setting for this prestigious chess event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/chessbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chessbangladesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-25.png 1024w, https:\/\/chessbangladesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-25-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/chessbangladesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-25-768x537.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/all.accor.com\/\">https:\/\/all.accor.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Women\u2019s Grand Prix Series 2024\u201325 features 20 players, with each player participating in three of the six tournaments.&nbsp;Each event is a 10-player round-robin, where participants earn points based on their final standings. The series winner is determined by the total cumulative points earned across all three tournaments played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prize Fund: \u20ac80,000 per event, with an additional \u20ac120,000 distributed among the top 10 finishers in the overall standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualification: The top two players from the series will qualify for the 2026 FIDE Women\u2019s Candidates Tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/chessbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chessbangladesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-26.png 1000w, https:\/\/chessbangladesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-26-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/chessbangladesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-26-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aleksandra Goryachkina<\/strong><br>Goryachkina enters Monaco riding high after her dominant performance in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, where she won the second leg of the Grand Prix with an undefeated run, earning 130 Grand Prix points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kateryna Lagno<\/strong><br>Lagno, a consistent force in the Women\u2019s Grand Prix series, will compete in her second leg of the 2024-25 cycle after Shymkent. As the winner of the first leg of the 2022\u201323 series, she remains a formidable contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bibisara Assaubayeva<\/strong><br>Bibisara has excelled in her Grand Prix debut, finishing second in Tbilisi and third in Shymkent. Leading the standings with 182.5 points, she has her final opportunity to secure additional points, as players participate in only three of the six legs. With her strong form, she is undoubtedly one to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sarasadat Khademalsharieh<\/strong><br>Sara, another debutant in the 2024\u201325 series, replaces Ju Wenjun, who opted not to participate. While her first leg in Tbilisi didn\u2019t go as planned, she recently claimed silver at the European Women\u2019s Rapid Championship in Monaco, a result that could boost her confidence on familiar ground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Harika Dronavalli&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Making her first appearance in this series, Harika enters fresh off her triumph as a member of the gold-medal-winning Women\u2019s Olympiad team. A consistent performer in past Grand Prix cycles, she is expected to put in another strong performance in Monaco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Humpy Koneru<\/strong><br>Humpy delivered a mixed performance in Shymkent, finishing fifth despite a strong start. However, she capped off 2024 by winning the FIDE Women\u2019s World Rapid Championship, a significant boost to her confidence ahead of Monaco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elisabeth Paehtz<\/strong><br>A veteran of the Women\u2019s Grand Prix, Paehtz is participating in her third consecutive series. She previously competed in the Shymkent leg and continues to be a steady presence among the women\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tan Zhongyi<\/strong><br>Former World Champion Tan Zhongyi had a stellar 2024, beginning with her victory in the FIDE Women\u2019s Candidates Tournament. In Shymkent, she narrowly missed out on first place, finishing just behind Goryachkina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Batkhuyag Munguntuul<\/strong><br>Munguntuul earned her spot in this series with a standout performance at the 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss.&nbsp;Monaco marks her second leg after a challenging outing in Shymkent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alexandra Kosteniuk<\/strong><br>The former World Champion is playing her second leg in this cycle after competing in Tbilisi. Recently, she won bronze at the European Women\u2019s Blitz Championship in Monaco, showing she is still a force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2024\u201325 Women\u2019s Grand Prix Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tbilisi, Georgia: August 14-25, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shymkent, Kazakhstan: October 29 \u2013 November 9, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monaco: February 17-28, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyprus: March 14-25, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India: April 13-24, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austria: May 6-17, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third leg of the Women\u2019s Grand Prix in Monaco is set to deliver world-class chess as the strongest female players compete. With crucial Grand Prix points and qualification spots for the 2026 FIDE Women\u2019s Candidates Tournament at stake, the tournament is set to showcase the very best of competitive chess in a stunning venue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all the information, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/womengrandprix.fide.com\/\">official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also follow the games live and watch the action with our wonderful commentators GM Alojzije Jankovic &amp; IM Almira Skripchenko on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jbFGf-y2U4o\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 FIDE calendar kicks off with the third leg of the Women\u2019s Grand Prix, hosted in the beautiful setting of Monaco. Renowned as a global hub for women\u2019s chess, Monaco recently staged&nbsp;the European Women\u2019s Rapid and Blitz Championship, further solidifying its status as a top chess destination. 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