Chess player Mai Narva suffers first loss at Women's European Championship

Estonian chess player Mai Narva lost her fourth-round game at the Women's European Chess Championship against Ukrainian opponent Anastasia Hnatshyn. Playing with the black pieces, Narva, rated 2426 by FIDE, was defeated by Hnatshyn, rated 2207. This marks Narva's first loss in the tournament.

Estonian chess player Mai Narva (FIDE rating 2426) suffered her first defeat at the Women's European Chess Championship, losing in the fourth round to Ukrainian player Anastasia Hnatshyn (FIDE rating 2207). Narva, who was playing with the black pieces, could not overcome her lower-rated opponent, recording her first loss in the standings.

Despite the setback, Narva remains one of Estonia's strongest chess representatives at the top level of European competition. The result is a notable upset given the significant rating gap between the two players, with Narva holding a 219-point advantage over Hnatshyn according to FIDE rankings.

The Women's European Chess Championship continues, and Narva still has rounds ahead to recover her form and climb back up the standings.