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](/upload/iblock/607/hgoagxtmi9vxf8f0dwl1s6le9lmtqjo0/52546358456_189416e2de_c-_-kopiya.jpg)
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.