Alongside with men's world championship Moscow holds women's one. Russian participants Alisa Galiamova, Tatiana Grabuzova, Alexandra Kosteniuk and Ekaterina Kovalevskaya entered 1/16 finals.

Ex-champion Nonna Gaprindashvili from Georgia is among those who left the championship after the first round.

Alisa Galiamova, Russia, def. Tobai Wisian, Algeria - 1,5:0,5

Tatiana Grabuzova, Russia, def. Julia Galianina-Ryjanova, Russia - 1,5:0,5

Alexandra Kosteniuk, Russia, def. Jennifer Shahade, USA - 2:0

Ekatarina Kovaleskaya, Russia, def. Shadi Paridar, Iran 1,5:0,5

Marta Zielinska, Poland, def. Nona Gaprindashvili, Georgia 1:1, - 2,5:1,5