We are very proud and happy to provide this special prize – sessions with GM Anna Muzychuk, 5-time World Champion (3 times in rapid and 2 times in blitz chess), for the best girls of the FIDE endorsed Rudaga Kaissa Chess Festival 2024.
The winners of this special prize are Tifanija Bella Jakobsone (winner of the tournament A among girls, only 10 year old!) and Justine Elza Gravere who won their sections as well as this special opportunity to train with one of the best female players in the world!
Tifanija and Justine have received certificates for one hour online session with GM Anna Muzychuk, who can share her knowledge and experience with them and offer priceless words of encouragement. We are very grateful to Anna Muzychuk, who kindly agreed to participate in this project.
“As FIDE Women’s Commission, I’m very proud that second year in a row we are partners with the Organisers of this beautiful event.” – said Anastasia Sorokina, Chairperson of the FIDE Women’s Commission, in a video she recorded for the closing ceremony, adding: “I believe those sessions, one hour lessons with GM Anna Muzychuk will be really helpful for you. Enjoy it, stay in chess and good luck in the future events.”
The Festival took place from 14th till 19th August in a famous seaside city Jurmala, in Latvia.
Photos by Diana Matisone
