Bulgarian Chess Prodigy Salimova Suffers First Setback in Women's Challengers Tournament
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Nurgyul Salimova, the rising star of Bulgarian chess, faced her first defeat at the World Women's Chess Challengers tournament held in Toronto, marking a setback in her otherwise impressive performance.
In the third round of the tournament, Salimova encountered formidable opponent Vaishali Rameshbabu from India, succumbing to a loss with the black pieces after 33 moves of intense gameplay. Despite her valiant efforts, the 20-year-old Salimova now stands with just one point to her credit, facing the challenge of regaining momentum in the fiercely competitive tournament.
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