Norway Chess Women R7: Wenjun Ju emerges sole leader
GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) drew the Classical game against GM Koneru Humpy in Round 7 of 2nd Norway Chess Women. She drew the Armageddon too. Since she had the black pieces, she won the match and Humpy lost. The five-time Women's World Champion, GM Wenjun Ju (CHN) scored three points as she defeated IM Sara Khadem (ESP) in Classical. Thus, Wenjun is now the sole leader 11.5/21. Anna is just a half point behind 11/21, followed by Humpy 10.5/21. GM Tingjie Lei (CHN) defeated GM R Vaishali after the latter blundered in time trouble in a double rook and minor piece endgame. Round 8 starts today from 5 p.m. local time, 8:30 p.m. IST. Apart from youtube, there is also a live broadcast on Sony Liv. Photo: Norway Chess / Michal Walusza
Anna Muzychuk beats Koneru Humpy again
Humpy - Anna: 1-1.5
GM Koneru Humpy (2543) drew the Classical battle against GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR, 2535).
The Armageddon game also ended in a draw which means Anna won the match as per Armageddon rules.
Wenjun - Sara: 1-1.5
Unlike their first encounter at this event, GM Wenjun Ju (CHN, 2580) ended things in Classical battle against IM Sara Khadem (ESP, 2449).
Tingjie - Vaishali: 3-0
In time trouble, GM R Vaishali (2481) misplaced her knight in a double rook and minor piece endgame against GM Tingjie Lei (CHN, 2552). It cost her the game.
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Round 7 results
Standings after Round 7
Round 8 pairings
Sara Khadem - Koneru Humpy
Anna Muzychuk - Tingjie Lei
R Vaishali - Wenjun Ju
Format
6 players will take part in the Tournament.
The Tournament is a double-round event with Armageddon.
The Tournament consists of 10 rounds.
Berger tables will be used for the pairings.
Time Control
Each player will have 120 minutes on the clock with an increment of 10 seconds starting from move 41. The time control for the Armageddon game: white has 10 minutes and black has 7 minutes with an increment for both players of 1 second per move, starting from move 41.
Draw by Mutual Agreement
Players are not allowed to agree to a draw until at least 30 moves have been made by each player. This rule does not apply to Armageddon games.
Armageddon
If the classical game is drawn, an Armageddon game will be played. It shall start within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the classical game. The player with White pieces will continue with White in Armageddon. If the Armageddon game is drawn, black will win.
Points
Players will get the following points per round:
Win in the classical game: 3 points
Loss in the classical game: 0 points
Draw in the classical game & win Armageddon: 1½ points
Draw in the classical game & loss Armageddon: 1 point
Schedule
From 26th May to 6th June, every day game starts at 5 p.m. local time and 8:30 p.m. IST. Rest days are on Friday 30th May and Wednesday 4th June.
Prize money
Prize Money The total prize fund of the Tournament is 1690000 NOK. Distribution of Prize money occurs as followed:
1st - NOK 700000
2nd - NOK 350000
3rd - NOK 200000
4th - NOK 170000
5th - NOK 150000
6th - NOK 120000
Watch the tournaments live at the venue:
Venue: Finansparken. For ticket info, visit here.
Ticket prices per day:
Adults: 200 NOK
Children and youth (under 18): 100 NOK
Family: 400 NOK
Links
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