Miracles sometimes occur
15 playing days of World Women’s Chess Championship passed, 188 games have been played to determine the 2 strongest players out of starting 64.
Anna Ushenina joined Antoaneta Stefanova in the final after winning the tie-break against Ju Wenjun. The Ukrainian won the first rapid game. The Chinese had White in the second one and was very close to strike back, but did not manage to convert the winning position. “I managed to drew in a miraculous way”, – said Ushenina at the press-conference. The Ukrainian showed very tenacious defense, and as it was said by scientist and politician Chaim Weizmann “”Miracles sometimes occur, but one has to work terribly hard for them”.
Let’s say goodbye to those eliminated in the semis – Harika Dronavalli and Ju Wenjun. Both players became the bronze medalists of the championship because no additional competition for the 3rd place is held. In 2010 the medalists stayed to see the final and wait for the closing ceremony, but this time both were hurrying home – Harika needs to prepare for Sport Accord Mind Games, and the coaches Ye and Yu also need to get back to China to analyze the mistakes and errors of the competition.
A special awarding ceremony was organized for the bronze medalists.
Official website: http://chess2012.ugrasport.com
Nakamura can give them a knight odd.
Nakamura IS odd…although you’re probably right.