NALCHIK, SEPTEMBER 8, NOYAN TAPAN. Women's World Chess Championship is continuing in Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria. Out of 64 initial participants, 8 have reached the quarter-finals. Lilit Mkrtchian drew with Hou Yifan of China on September 7. The 2nd game of the same players is scheduled for today.

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