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Alexandra Kosteniuk is a Russian-Swiss chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster, awarded by FIDE in 2004. She won the Women's World Chess Championship in 2008, becoming the 12th woman to hold the title, and later won the Women's World Rapid Championship in 2021. Kosteniuk has represented both Russia and Switzerland in international competitions and is known for promoting chess through various media, including books and applications designed to teach chess to children.
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Alexandra Kosteniuk ranks #53 of 56 in the Chess Player ranking, behind Ju Wenjun, ahead of Viswanathan Anand.
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Alexandra Kosteniuk scores 7.34/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Chess Player category.
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