FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship

Ushenina-Hou
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Ushenina had white pieces in the first game and got a pleasant position out of the opening. Later on she decided to sacrifice a pawn for initiative and two bishops but didn’t manage to get anything for it. Moreover, Black got a nice pawn attack on the kingside, brought all the pieces in and finished the attack with a nice Rook sacrifice!

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THE SINQUEFIELD CUP

Nakamura
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Carlsen drew the second game vs Aronian while Nakamura won against Kamsky and is now leading the event with 2 out of 2.

Standings after 2 rounds

1.Nakamura 2
2.Carlsen 1.5
3.Aronian 0.5
4.Kamsky 0

Pairings of the 3rd round

Carlsen – Nakamura
Kamsky – Aronian

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