During the 6thand 7th rounds there were some interesting visitors in the playing hall and the press-centre.
Famous Russian GM Alexander Morozevich, a chess coach of former World Champion Zhu Chen, appeared in the press-room. WGM Maria Sergeeva from Kazakhstan, who is a trainer of the girl’s chess club, also follows the games of Women Grand Prix.
A former World Champion Nona Gaprindashvili shows some games to Bora Milutinovic, a famous football coach.
Girls from the chess club in Qatar kibitz the game between Humpy Koneru and Maia Chiburdanidze.
Young chess-players are giving interviews for the local TV channel.
Women couch WGM Julia Ryjanova from Russia, who lives last 7 years in Qatar, brought her students to the press-centre as well.