It is white to move. Please, look for what is interesting in the position. What would you like to play? How would you continue the attack on Black King?
Now that you have found the win, how many “Dembo-rules” can you count? 🙂
Nothing changed for the sole leader of the event – Gunina has played exceptionally well and won the event with one round to go! Zhukova and A.Muzychuk had to climb their way up which they successfully did 🙂
Final standings:
1.Gunina – 13 points out of 15 games
2. Zhukova and A.Muzychuk 10.5 points.
You can view the rest on the official website.
This event has started today in Batumi with the same field 🙂 The leader after 8 rounds is Gunina with 8 points!

A very rare case for such a strong tournament. M.Muzychuk, Dzagnidze, A.Muzychuk and Zhukova share 2nd place with 6 points. You can view the results and standings on the official website.
Two last rounds were played today. Ex-world champion Stefanova of Bulgaria became the winner of the event with 8.5 points out of 11. Kosteniuk, Koneru and Lahno shared 2nd with 8 points. You can view the games and the final results on the official website.
Congratulations to the winners!
Another day is over at the World Rapid championship in Batumi, Georgia.

Stefanova is leading the tournament with 7.5 out of 9. Kosteniuk is on the clear 2nd with 7 points. Three ladies share 3rd place – Koneru, Lahno and A.Muzychuk. You can view the results and pairing at the official website.