Georgian chess player Meri Arabidze (2374) made through to ¼ final of Women’s World Championship.

In 1/8 final Arabidze beat Viktorija Cmilyte of Lithuania (2530) 2.5:1.5.

In ¼ final the Georgian will face Harika Dronavalli of India (2492).

Other ¼ final pairs: Koneru (India, 2581) – Muzychuk (Ukraine, 2526), Pogonina (Russia, 2456) – Zhao (China, 2527), A. Muzychuk (Ukraine, 2552) – Cramling (Sweden, 2495).

In the previous round Anna Muzychuk defeated Lela Javakhishvili (2481) 1.5:0.5. Zhao beat Bela Khotenashvili (2513).

¼ final games will be held on 26-27 March and tie-breaks on 28 March.