Elina Danielian, the extraordinary Armenian Chess Grandmaster, is a strong contender for the twelve prize places in the tournament and the coveted special prize for the women’s ranking. With an impressive track record, Danielian is the 2021 European Women’s Champion, has been a World Champion in several youth categories, holds the title of Champion of Armenia on six occasions and is a two-time European Club Champion. The Fig Tree Tournament is currently one of the strongest in Europe in terms of women’s participation, attracting some of the best female chess players in the world to the competition.