Norway Chess Women: Deshmukh takes the lead (opens in new tab)

Divya Deshmukh scored a win with black in her classical game against Zhu Jiner in round five of the Norway Chess Women tournament. Deshmukh overtook former sole leader Bibisara Assaubayeva in the standings. Assaubayeva herself drew against Anna Muzychuk and lost in Armageddon. Deshmukh leads the field with 8½ points, followed by Assaubayeva on 8 points. In the duel between Ju Wenjun and Humpy Koneru, the Indian GM won the Armageddon game. | Photo: Norway Chess / Michal Walusza