Humpy Koneru vs Yifan Hou (2011) Hou's on First

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Humpy Koneru vs Yifan Hou
"Hou's on First" (game of the day Feb-12-2022)
Hou - Koneru Women's World Championship Match (2011), Tirana ALB, rd 2, Nov-17
Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38) · 0-1

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Nov-17-11		haydn20: 1st impression: dynamic draw with Black having the chances.

Nov-17-11		Domdaniel: Doctor Hou?

Nov-17-11		Gordon1306: Bd5, to be followed by 24. Rf2 to expell the Black Queen.

Nov-17-11		Gordon1306: <Doctor Hou?> Thats the World Champ hey!

Nov-17-11		Domdaniel: < Thats the World Champ hey!> Indeed it is, playing a super-sharp line in the Ragozin/Vienna. But, at the time I posted, she was identified simply as 'Hou' above the board. I see thay've fixed it. Very interesting position.

Nov-17-11		waustad: Oh good, I went to lunch and there is another one on.

Nov-17-11		maxi: Who's is playing Black?

Nov-17-11		haydn20: I thought 22. Rf2 was a lot better.

Nov-17-11		haydn20: 25. e4 (?) Is White panicking in time trouble?

Nov-17-11		tpstar: <chessgames.com> Thanks for the second broadcast. =) Both sides have very powerful centralized Bishops, but White is facing a time pressure crunch. Should be an exciting finish.

Nov-17-11		Domdaniel: <haydn> I agree about Rf2. White's pawns were in such a horrible state that maybe she preferred this line, where one weak pawn is gone and the Rf6 keeps its aggressive post. But Black must be doing better.

Nov-17-11		haydn20: 27...Rd8 looks crushing.

Nov-17-11		boz: Like most women I've known, these two like to complicate.

Nov-17-11		Gordon1306: Black is the current World Champ - Hou Yifan (born February 27, 1994, in Xinghua, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China) is a Chinese chess prodigy. She is the reigning Women's World Chess Champion, the youngest ever to win the title, as well as the youngest female player ever to qualify for the title of Grandmaster. The challenger is from India - Anand's compatriot.

Nov-17-11		Domdaniel: <maxi> Yes, Hou is playing Black. That is, Hou has the Black pieces and is playing White, who is not Hou, but Humpy. Oh, I give up.

Nov-17-11		waustad: It is interesting that these two have quicker time controls for a WC match than the folks playing at the Tal Memorial.

Nov-17-11		Domdaniel: Now 28...f5 would let White exchange Queens and even pick off a b-pawn, but Black gets massive central pressure in return.

Nov-17-11		haydn20: <Domdaniel> Nice suggestion--I'd much rather be Black in that line.

Nov-17-11		DEEPERGRAY: I like black... I am thinking ..exquisite then pb6.. blacks queenside pawns will decide.. f6 eventually or if necessary not to mention whites center pawn is weak..white should not end up in such a position..

Nov-17-11		waustad: The video link you have is for the Tal. http://www.wwcc2011tirana.com/templ... supposedly works sometimes, but it not at all reliable.

Nov-17-11		haydn20: 28...Qe3 looks pretty good too.

Nov-17-11		Domdaniel: Here we go ... 29.Qxb6 axb6 30.Bxb7 fxe4 is very strong for Black.

Nov-17-11		Domdaniel: Now 31...Re7! is nice, so that 32.Rxb6 Rb8 wins.

Nov-17-11		Domdaniel: 33...e3 34.Bd1 e2 won't save White. It could be over soon.

Nov-17-11		haydn20: 33 Ba4 amy be terminal--I think the B had to stay on the long diagonal.

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