Anna Muzychuk Wins Blitz Section at WR Women's Chess Tour 2026

At the WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 in Saint-Tropez, Anna Muzychuk emerged victorious in the blitz section, defeating Bibisara Assaubayeva, who had won the rapid event earlier.

Assaubayeva reached the blitz final after a challenging semifinal against Elisabeth Paehtz, where she won in an Armageddon game. Meanwhile, Muzychuk secured her spot in the final by defeating Eline Roebers in the semifinal.

The final match saw Muzychuk initially lose but then recover to level the score before ultimately winning. With these results, both Muzychuk sisters qualified for the final tournament in Stuttgart, with Assaubayeva securing her place in both formats.