On October 20, the team championship of Europe in chess concluded in Batumi (Georgia). Representing the Ukrainian national women's team was Odesa chess player Natalia Zhukova.

The women's team achieved 5 victories and 4 draws, which earned them the second place, only behind the Polish team, which the Ukrainians notably defeated.

Natalia Zhukova also received an individual award for second place on the fourth chess board.