Dec 30, 2018, 7:16 PM
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Iran's female chess player runner-up in world

Dec 30, 2018, 7:16 PM
News ID: 83152929
Iran's female chess player runner-up in world

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA - Sarah Khadem ul-Sharie by winning the title of runner-up in the World Speed Chess Championship again made history.

On the last day of the World Speed Chess Championship in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia, Alireza Firuzja, Parham Maqsudlo, Ehsan Qaem Maqami and Sarah Khadem ul-Sharie competed with their opponents.

In the women's section, Khadem ul-Sharie won 13 points out of 17 points, making herself the runner-up for the first time in the history of chess in Iran.

In this tournament, the Russian 'Lagno' won championship with 13.5 points and Tien Ji Li from China ranked third with 12.5 points.

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