The second game of the final match between Ju Wenjun and Kateryna Lagno was played today. Lagno played White. In the Catalan Opening with the early exchange of the queens White employed a temporary pawn sacrifice, obtaining the bishop pair in return.
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GMs Ivan Saric 🇭🇷 (2692) and Vassily Ivanchuk 🇺🇦 (2714) share the lead at the strong Tournament of Peace with 5½ points after 8 rounds.