Polka, wine and chess: Women’s Grand Prix finale kicks off in Austria

The final stage of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix opened in Grosslobming, Austria, with a festive ceremony featuring local music, traditional dress and regional wine. Set in a 19th-century manor near the Red Bull Ring, the tournament marks the conclusion of the series and will determine both the overall Grand Prix winner and two qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Candidates. | Photo: Przemysław Nikiel