Following the intense fourth round of the Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, Anna Muzychuk and Bibisara Assaubayeva now share the top spot. The day saw two decisive games that significantly impacted the standings: Anna Muzychuk secured a crucial victory against Kateryna Lagno, while Zhu Jiner triumphed over Divya Deshmukh.
Bibisara Assaubayeva, despite having opportunities to claim sole first place, ultimately drew her match against Tan Zhongyi. Meanwhile, Vaishali Rameshbabu demonstrated resilience, managing to hold Aleksandra Goryachkina to a draw even after enduring considerable early pressure in their game.
