IM Mai Narva Sweeps WR Women’s Chess Tour – Africa 2026

WR Women’s Chess Tour – Africa 2026 Concludes in Maputo

IM Mai Narva, a four-time Estonian Women’s Champion, emerged victorious in both the rapid and blitz segments of the WR Women’s Chess Tour – Africa 2026, held in Maputo, Mozambique, over the weekend. Narva secured crucial wins against GM Zhu, ranked world number-four, to claim the top spot in both formats.

Event Highlights

• IM Mai Narva wins both rapid and blitz titles.
• Key victories over GM Zhu in both segments.
• Event location: Maputo, Mozambique.

Participant Outcomes

The top performers included:
– IM Mai Narva: Winner of both rapid and blitz.
– GM Zhu: Runner-up, following losses to Narva in decisive matches.

Source

This report is based on information published by Che ss.com News.

Official source: https://www.chess.com/news/view/narva-zhu-2026-wr-womens-chess-tour-africa