Alexandra Kosteniuk signs for BALMAIN Watches

St-Imier Switerland based watch company Balmain Watches announces the sponsoring agreement with Russian Chess world vice-champion, Alexandra Kosteniuk.

Alexandra Kosteniuk personifies the true values of performance, innovation, human values, as well as elegance.

Balmain watches is proudly supporting Alexandra Kosteniuk who is a remarkable young lady - a true leader in the world of Chess. Alexandra Kosteniuk is not only the Ambassadrice of Balmain Watches around the world, but she personifies a true role model for her generation. She has been chosen to present the latest Balmain collections “Elysees Bijou” and “Excessive medium” which are being launched on a worldwide basis.

Alexandra Kosteniuk with Jerry Simonis,
President of Balmain Watches

Alexandra Kosteniuk's achievements and awards:
2002: 1st place in European Woman Blitz Championship
2001: Vice-Champion of the World, World championship, Moscow
1999: 1st place in Moscow Internation, Final IM norm
1998: Elista Olympiad, became youngest WGM in the world
1997: Became the youngest WIM in the world, FIDE congress

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Source: Balmain Watches media release
December 2002