The team of Russia won the gold medal in the women section of the Chess Olympiad in Istanbul. Alexandra Kosteniuk, Nadezhda Kosintsva, Tatiana Kosintseva, Natalia Pogonina, and Valentina Gunina brought the second consecutive Olympic gold for the Russian women team, continuing the reign that started in Khanty Mansiyks.
Russia edged China on tiebreak, as both teams finished on top with 19,0/22. Clear third place was for the team of Ukraine with 18,0/22.
The success of the women Russian team was key for bringing the Gaprindashvili Cup that is awarded to the best country at the Olympiad – sum of the points of men and women team.
To add to the amazing success of the golden Russian women generation, Nadezhda Kosintseva and Natalia Pogonina won individual gold medals on boards 3 and 5.
Videos: Round 1 / Round 2 / Round 3 / Round 4 / Round 5 / Round 6 / Round 7 / Round 8 / Round 9 / Round 10
Interviews: Anna Muzychuk / Wesley So / Eric Hansen / Irina Krush / Greek national team / Alexander Ryazantsev / Abhijeet Gupta / Wang Hao / Levon Aronian / Pontus Carlsson / Rafael Leitao / Rustam Kasimdzhanov
Natalia Pogonina with the gold medal
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