Today both Russian teams won, the Russian women’s team beat the Bulgarian team 2-1, and the Russian men beat the Ukraine 3-1. Alexandra, on the first board, unfortunately handicapped with a heavy cold, lost to Stefanova, but luckily her team-mates the Kosintseva sisters made up with beautiful wins. After the rest day, on Friday, the Russian women will play Georgia and the Russian men will play the USA. Don’t forget our special Torino Chesspics page is here.

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