Bulgarian Chess Player Nurgyul Salimova Records Second Draw at Women's Candidates Tournament in Toronto

Bulgarian Chess Player Nurgyul Salimova Records Second Draw at Women's Candidates Tournament in Toronto

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Nurgul Salimova recorded a second draw at the Women's Candidates Tournament 2024 in Toronto, Canada on Saturday. In the second round, the 20-year-old Bulgarian finished in a white draw with China's Lei Tingjie. The game lasted 39 moves, with the two agreeing to a draw in a completely even endgame, CE Report quotes BTA

The 14-round tournament in Toronto will see the winner become the official challenger for the world title currently held by China's Ju Wenjun.

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