ChessEver News · July 8, 2026
Kateryna Lagno starts WSCC match with seven straight wins
Kateryna Lagno opened her Women's Speed Chess Championship match against Karina Ambartsumova with a perfect 5/5 and extended the run to 7-0.
🇷🇺 GM Kateryna Lagno made the early Day 2 statement at the Women's Speed Chess Championship, opening her match against Karina Ambartsumova with a perfect 5/5 and then stretching the run to seven wins in a row. Speed chess matches can move quickly from balanced to one-sided. This one is already a clear storyline from the round. Player profile: https://chessever.com/player/kateryna-lagno/14109336
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