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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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When did Alexandra Kosteniuk become a chess grandmaster?
FIDE awarded Alexandra Kosteniuk the Grandmaster title in November 2004. She earned the title after achieving the required norms and a performance rating above 2600.
What world chess title did Alexandra Kosteniuk win in 2008?
She won the Women's World Chess Championship in 2008 and held the title from 2008 to 2010. That made her the 12th woman to become Women's World Champion.
Did Alexandra Kosteniuk also win a rapid-chess world championship?
Yes. She won the Women's World Rapid Championship in 2021, a separate title from the classical Women's World Championship she won in 2008.
Why is Alexandra Kosteniuk described as Russian-Swiss?
Kosteniuk was born in Russia and later became associated with Switzerland in international chess. She won the Swiss Women's Championship in 2013 and has represented both Russian and Swiss chess contexts during her career.
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