Alexandra Kosteniuk wins in St. Petersburg!

These photos were taken in May 2003 during the famous chess match between Moscow and St. Petersurg

A view of the tournament hall, Alexandra is playing M. Novikov (2401) Alexandra will help her team greatly by winning her 2 games against M. Novikov (2401) Alexandra at the Chigorin Chess Club
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Chigorin was a great Russian chess player This very large painting is in the staircase of the chess club Alexandra in front of the entrance to the club
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The Chigorin Chess Club The playing table with results of the first round. Alexandra is playing on the 23rd (male) board Another painting in the Chigorin Chess Club
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All the champions of the city of St. Petersburg Our friend GM Maxim Novik (right) is playing M. Kobalia A view of the playing hall during the blitz tournament
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Alexandra is concentrating
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