Tense finale underway in women's chess contest

Ushenina joined Stefanova in the final after winning the tie-break against Ju Wenjun.

The Ukrainian won the first rapid game. The Chinese had White in the second - and was very close to striking back, but did not manage to convert the winning position. 

'I managed to drew in a miraculous way,'  admitted the Ukrainian. The final will be settled over four games with a possible tie-break. 

A special awarding ceremony was organised for the bronze medallists - with Siberian caps with ear-flaps as extra presents.

Hal Bond, chief arbiter of the World Championship, said: 'Everything is just fine. We have a very good team of experienced arbiters, working together from the first day. 

'I am visiting Khanty-Mansiysk for the fifth time and am always happy to be here, because the level of organisation is very high'.