The moment of truth: Women’s Grand Prix heads to Austria for decisive stage

The sixth and final leg of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix begins on 6 May in Grosslobming, Austria, with three players still in contention for the overall title. Aleksandra Goryachkina currently leads the standings but will not compete in the final stage, leaving Zhu Jiner and Anna Muzychuk with a chance to overtake her. The event will also determine which two players qualify for the 2026 Women’s Candidates, making this final stage a pivotal moment in the Women’s World Championship cycle.