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Congratulations to the Russian women’s chess team, winners of the 2025 Women's World Team Chess Championship in Spain

November 23, 2025

Vladimir Putin congratulated Alexandra Goryachkina, Kateryna Lagno, Polina Shuvalova, Leya Garifullina, Olga Girya, and Anna Shukhman on winning the 2025 FIDE Women's World Team Chess Championship in Linares, Spain.

The President’s message reads, in part:

“You fully deserve the highest award of this prestigious tournament, having displayed brilliant and talented play, superb preparation, and determination to win. I would also like to highlight the invaluable support of your coaches, the Russian Chess Federation, and the countless fans who rooted for you.”

November 23, 2025