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Viktorija Ni
(photo Chess Life Online)

One gets the impression that Astana, Kazakhstan, is colder than Chicago.

 Weather notwithstanding, Viktorija Ni had a very solid performance as the alternate for the U.S. in the Women's World Team Championship. Her win against Olga Giyra of Russia was decisive in the U.S.'s 2½-1½ win; it's featured on Chess Life Online. That match, and Irina Krush's performance on board 2, were the highlights for the U.S. team. Ukraine won the event, and the U.S. took sixth place.

Viktorija Ni at the World Team Championships

The U.S. Women's team isn't doing very well this week at the World Team Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, but Viktorija led the U.S. to a 2½-1½ victory over Turkey on Monday.

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