Queensland Women's Championship 2005

Luthien Russell and Gail Young shared the Queensland Women's title at the chess centre this weekend. Luthien looked to have the event well and truly tied up after defeating top seed Alex Jule, but surprisingly overlooked a checkmate threat against Gail Young.
 
1st equal Luthien Russell and Gail Young on 5/6
3rd equal, and sharing the top junior award Molly McGarity and Jessica Kinder on 4/6
Best senior under 1200 Rebecca Bleney on 3/6
Best cadet shared between Maxine and Sophie Tan on 3/6
 
The winners: Jessica Kinder, Molly McGarity, Luthian Russell & Gail Young

The players