22...Qf6! [A masterful plan. Black intends to transfer his queen into the active position on f5.]
[22...h4?! 23.Qd3+ Kh8 24.b3! Rg8 25.d5 Qxd5 26.Qxd5 exd5 27.Rxd5²]
23.Ne5 Qf5! 24.Qe3 Rfd8! [Black exerts more pressure against the opponent's position by controlling vital lines.]
[24...Rc2!? 25.Rc1 Rfc8 26.Nf3 Bf6 27.Bxh6 Na5! △Nc4 28.Rxc2 Rxc2 29.Rc1 Nc4³]
25.Rc1 Na5!=/+ [△Nc4]
[22...h4?! 23.Qd3+ Kh8 24.b3! Rg8 25.d5 Qxd5 26.Qxd5 exd5 27.Rxd5²]
23.Ne5 Qf5! 24.Qe3 Rfd8! [Black exerts more pressure against the opponent's position by controlling vital lines.]
[24...Rc2!? 25.Rc1 Rfc8 26.Nf3 Bf6 27.Bxh6 Na5! △Nc4 28.Rxc2 Rxc2 29.Rc1 Nc4³]
25.Rc1 Na5!=/+ [△Nc4]
Humpy Koneru and Nana Dzagnidze take the lead after the first round of #CairnsCup:
M. Muzychuk ½-½ Ju Wenjun
Koneru 1-0 Yip
Lagno ½-½ Harika
Dzagnidze 1-0 Gunina
Kosteniuk ½-½ Krush
https://t.co/QWxDjgfPRw?amp=1
M. Muzychuk ½-½ Ju Wenjun
Koneru 1-0 Yip
Lagno ½-½ Harika
Dzagnidze 1-0 Gunina
Kosteniuk ½-½ Krush
https://t.co/QWxDjgfPRw?amp=1
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2020 Cairns Cup Opens with Thrilling Field and Grant Renewal Announcement - US Chess
The second annual Cairns Cup opened on February 6th, 2020 with a thrilling nine Grandmaster field, headlined by reigning World Champion Ju Wenjun. World Rapid...
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"It is impossible to ignore a highly important factor of the chess struggle - psychology."
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♔The King is a hardworker!
♙Study composed by Henneberger.
♙Study composed by Henneberger.
Great news for Indian fans! Humpy is now World No.2!
After her win in the first round of the Cairns Cup 2020 against Carissa Yip, Humpy gained 2.8 Elo points and has now reached a live rating of 2582.8. This propels her ahead of the current World Champion Ju Wenjun and become World No.2 in women's chess!
Humpy made a comeback to chess in 2018 after becoming a mother. She had a rating of 2557 which went down to 2541. In a little over a year, she has managed to gain 42 Elo points and also become the World Rapid Champion! The rate at which Humpy is gaining points and improving is quite inspiring! Although Hou Yifan with a rating of 2664, is quite far away from Humpy as of now, we never know what a determined Humpy is capable off!
As of now, this is a proud moment for Indian chess that Humpy has managed to reach the no.2 spot. A big congratulations to her.
After her win in the first round of the Cairns Cup 2020 against Carissa Yip, Humpy gained 2.8 Elo points and has now reached a live rating of 2582.8. This propels her ahead of the current World Champion Ju Wenjun and become World No.2 in women's chess!
Humpy made a comeback to chess in 2018 after becoming a mother. She had a rating of 2557 which went down to 2541. In a little over a year, she has managed to gain 42 Elo points and also become the World Rapid Champion! The rate at which Humpy is gaining points and improving is quite inspiring! Although Hou Yifan with a rating of 2664, is quite far away from Humpy as of now, we never know what a determined Humpy is capable off!
As of now, this is a proud moment for Indian chess that Humpy has managed to reach the no.2 spot. A big congratulations to her.
Read how Humpy managed to beat Carissa Yip in round 1 of the Cairns Cup 2020:
https://chessbase.in/news/Cairns-Cup-2020-Round-1-report?fbclid=IwAR2SNklo5MFAmvMugimixhV9mQRnaCd1bMtk2ajCUVEtB23HmY5ArMrre8c
https://chessbase.in/news/Cairns-Cup-2020-Round-1-report?fbclid=IwAR2SNklo5MFAmvMugimixhV9mQRnaCd1bMtk2ajCUVEtB23HmY5ArMrre8c
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On 8 February 1989, Jan Timman qualified for the semi-final of the candidate matches by winning 3.5-2.5 against Lajos Portisch.
On the photo we see the interest of the press and public in after the sixth and last game of the match, played in Antwerp.
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On the photo we see the interest of the press and public in after the sixth and last game of the match, played in Antwerp.
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On 8 February 1989, Jan Timman qualified for the semi-final of the candidate matches by winning 3.5-2.5 against Lajos Portisch. On the photo we see the interest of the press and public in after the sixth and last game of the match, played in Antwerp. @UnityChess
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"Finding yourself again in your golden years, I believe it is very important," says 98-year-old grand master Yuri Averbakh. "You must be able to plan your life, then you can live longer."