Woman Grandmaster

Luong Phuong Hanh, a 43-year-old Vietnamese Woman Grandmaster, has won the women’s title at the 42nd Cappelle-la-Grande Open in France. The tournament, held annually since 1985, features a nine-round Swiss-system format and draws top international players. This victory follows her recent awarding of the Woman Grandmaster title by FIDE at the end of 2025.