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FIDE World Cup 2021 R2 TB: Vidit conquers Fier

by Shahid Ahmed - 18/07/2021

Vidit Gujrathi defeated Alexandr Fier convincingly to secure his place in the third round of FIDE World Cup 2021. He will face Adhiban in a highly anticipated match. The match is bound to evoke mixed feelings as one Indian is inevitably going to be eliminated, the positive aspect is at least one Indian player will definitely advance to Round 4. Gukesh's impressive run has come to an end against Dubov. Padmini lost both of her games, the comeback game was completely winning for her, but she missed a checkmate in one move in time scramble. Now Harika is the sole Indian remaining in the FIDE Women's World Cup 2021. Round 3 starts today at 5:30 p.m. IST. Watch the Live commentary and analysis on ChessBase India youtube channel with IM Sagar Shah and Amruta Mokal. Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Gukesh and Padmini get eliminated

Vidit Gujrathi beat Alexandr Fier 2.5-1.5 to advance to the Round 3. He will be facing compatriot Adhiban in a highly anticipated match. Gukesh put up a valiant fight against Dubov but unfortunately it was not enough, thus Gukesh's journey at the World Cup has come to an end. Padmini lost both of her tie-break games against Sara Khadem. She was completely winning the second one, then she blundered a mate in one in time scramble.

Vidit will face Adhiban in Round 3 | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

FIDE World Cup 2021 and FIDE Women's World Cup 2021 Official logo | Photo: Official site

Vidit - Fier: 1.5-0.5

The first rapid tie-break game ended in a draw. Vidit won the second game to advance to the next round.

Vidit - Fier, Game 2

Position after 23.Ng5

The reason behind 23.Ng5 is to maneuver the knight to d6 via e4. 23...Nc3 and Nf6 were two ways to prevent it from happening. 23...Ke7 only enabled White to execute his plan 24.Ne4.

Position after 30...Bb1

Black put the bishop at an awkward place like b1 with the idea of Ba2 which White easily prevented 31.Bh3+ Ke7 32.Bf5 and now White is in complete control. 30...Nc7 would have been a better continuation. 32...Bxf5 33.Nxf5+ Kf7 34.Rxh7 Kg6 and things spiraled out of control for Black.

How Vidit Gujrathi overcame his Fier | Video: ChessBase India

Dubov-Gukesh: 1.5-0.5

Gukesh once again employed the same line in the Catalan against Dubov.

Dubov - Gukesh, Game 1

Position after 11...a5

This time he deviated with 11...a5. He went 11...h6 on the previous day.

Position after 21...Bxc3

21...Rad8 or Qe7 keeps things afloat for Black a bit longer than 21...Bxc3. The game continued 22.Rxc3 cxd5 23.Nxe5 Qb4 24.exd5 and the passed d-pawn looks menacing. It needed to be stopped 24...Rad8 was one of the way. 24...Qxa4 25.d6 Rad8 26.d7 Nxd7 27.b3 Qb4 28.Rcd3 and it's all over for Black. Dubov gained a 1-0 lead in the tie-breaks which means Gukesh was in a must-win situation.

In the second game, at one point, computer says Gukesh had a +2 advantage against Dubov.

Gukesh - Dubov, Game 2

Position after 21...Nxg7

The position definitely looks good for White, but it is not easy to extract anything substantial out of it, especially when the opponent is Dubov.

Position after 38...Nb4

White's final mistake in the game was offer a trade of the strong bishop against black's weaker g6-bishop. Gukesh needed to maintain the pressure by keeping the bishop in the a2-f7 diagonal, in this case 39.Bc4 was a better idea to keep his winning chances.

Gukesh lost to Dubov only once out of their four games | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Padmini - Khadem: 0-2

Padmini lost both of her tie-break games against IM Sara Khadem (IRI). In the first game, playing with white pieces, there were a few things she could have done differently but neither of them would have done much.

Padmini - Khadem, Game 1

Position after 17...c5

18.Bf2 makes more sense here than 18.Bb2 because you want to the bishop at a diagonal where something can happen.

Position after 25...axb3

An intermediate move 26.Qd2 prevents Qa5 which means Rxb3 followed by Rb5/Bxc5 can be a threat. 26...d3 27.Rxb3 Qh6 28.Qxh6 gxh6 29.Bxc5 d2 etc. It's not much, but White continues the fight.

In the second game, Padmini went to her favorite Grunfeld Defense. Unlike the first game, here she deviated 7...0-0 instead of 7...c5. Despite having a good position, Khadem blundered and Padmini got back into the game.

Khadem - Padmini, Game 2

Position after 34...Nxf5

White blundered 35.Rxf5 and 35...Rxf5 got Black in the driver's seat.

Position after 40.d7

Black needed to play a bit more actively here. 40...b3 or Qf6 either of them would have led to a victory. After a few mutual errors, Black blundered a checkmate and her opponent won the game. Padmini lost the tie-break 0-2 and got eliminated from the tournament.

It was not Padmini's day | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Results:

Open

GM Daniil Dubov (RUS) - D Gukesh: 2.5-1.5

Vidit Gujrathi - GM Alexandr Fier (BRA): 2.5-1.5

 

Women

IM Padmini Rout IM - Sara Khadem (IRI): 1-3

Round 3 pairings

Open

Vidit Gujrathi vs. B Adhiban

 

The remaining pairings of Indian players were revealed yesterday.

Highlights

Here are a few interesting finishes from Round 2 TB

GM Jakhongir Vakhidov (UZB) defeated GM Leinier Dominguez Perez (USA), Round 2.3

GM Nijat Abasov (AZE) won against GM Shant Sargsyan (USA), Round 2.4

GM Jorge Cori (PER) defeated GM Sandro Mareco (ARG), Round 2.5

GM Ivan Cheparinov (BUL) lost to GM Rasmus Svane (GER)

IM Elisabeth Paehtz (GER) defeated IM Nurgyul Salimova (BUL)

IM Almira Skripchenko (FRA) drew with GM Marie Sebag (FRA)
FIDE World Cup 2021 Round 2 TB Live Commentary by IM Sagar Shah and Amruta Mokal | Video: ChessBase India

Photo Gallery

The tournament hall | Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

Gukesh has been really impressive against Dubov | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Alexandr Fier got eliminated | Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

Sara Khadem advances to Round 3 | Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

IM Volodar Murzin put up a very good fight against GM Vladislav Artemiev | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Perfect resignation does exist

Replay Round 2 Tie-break Open games

Replay Round 2 Tie-break Women games

Links:

Results

Schedule

Official site

Men's Regulations

Women's Regulations


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