It is a 2nd rest day today in Kazan’. Danielian won against Lahno yesterday and kept sole lead.
Standings after the 8th round:
1. Danielian 6 points
2. A.Muzychuk 5.5
3-4. Koneru, Cmilyte 5
5-6. Lahno, Hou Yifan 4.5
7. N.Kosintseva 4
8-9. Stefanova, T.Kosintseva 3.5
10. Kosteniuk 3
11. Galliamova 2
12. Yildiz 1.5