Two rounds before the end of the European Women's Chess Championship in Chisinau, 15-year-old Ukrainian Kateryna Lahno caught up with the tournament leaders by defeating her compatriot Natalia Zdebska in the tenth round. Lahno now has 7.5 points and occupies first place.
Also on 7.5 points are Russians Olena Zaiets and Nadiia Kozintseva, as well as Dutchwoman Peng Zhaoqin, but they have a lower rating than Lahno.