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The first game of the Women’s Candidates semifinals between Anna Muzychuk and Lei Tingjie finished drawn. Muzychuk seemed surprised by her opponent’s opening choice, as it was Lei’s first time playing the Sicilian. The Chinese managed to get an edge in an endgame with rooks and knights, but her advantage was not enough to kick off the semifinal with a win. | Photo: FIDE / Michal walusza

It was a tiebreak that was worthy of the importance and drama that had led up to it. While Humpy Koneru and her fans will lament how it ended, the fact is the tiebreak was incredibly entertaining and had a bit of it all. Even the quiet start was crucial in setting up the very dramatic third and fourth games. Don't miss out on the report! | Photo: Michal Walusza

€19.95 Grandmaster Chess Ep 16: Learning the Kings Indian from the King himself In the 16th episode of ChessBase Indias "Grandmaster Chess" series, Teimour joins our ever-genial host Sagar Shah and a group of chess-crazed comedians to present the viewers one of his many brilliancies with black, using the famed hypermodern line. In this write-up we give you a summary of this epic stream which lasted an astounding 2 hours and 19 minutes. The critical positions, like always, a...