6 December 2022

FIDE Women's Candidates Semi-final Between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Tan Zhongyi Begins in Khiva

The first game is drawn.

Photo: Timur Sattarov
Photo: Timur Sattarov

The semifinal match between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Tan Zhongyi started at the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament in Khiva on 6 December. The Russian player, who had the white pieces, managed to hold a tough endgame. The game ended in a draw on the 98th move. 



The second game will be played on 7 December. Tan Zhongyi will play as White.