Despite a 1.5-2.5 loss to Ukraine in the penultimate round, China won the gold medals at the Women's World Team Championship in Mardin, Turkey. After their disappointing start the Russian ladies eventually took silver while bronze went to Georgia.

China wins the 2011 Women's World Team Championship | All photos courtesy of the Turkish Chess Federation 

From our first report we know that China was leading the Women's World Team Championship after five rounds as the only team left with a 100% score. The team with Hou Yifan, Ju Wenjun, Zhao Xue, Tan Zhongyi and Zhang Xiaowen continued strongly with 3-1 victories against Greece and Georgia.

In the penultimate round the Chinese ladies suffered an unexpected 1.5-2.5 loss to Ukraine, with a decisive win for Natalija Zhukova over Zhao Xue.

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Ukraine beats China 2.5-1.5

Nonetheless they secured tournament victory with a round to spare, beause their closest rival India lost to Georgia. After losing 1.5-2.5 to the gold medal winners in the final round, India didn't even get a medal.

The first game between Hou Yifan and Humpy Koneru after their World Championship match ended in a draw

Silver went to Russia, who agreed to four quick draws against Armenia in the last round - a disappointing affair that's normally only seen in men's events. Georgia, who beat Turkey 3-1 in the final round, went home with the bronze medals.

Selection of games rounds 6-9

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Women's World Team Championship 2011 | Final standings