Divya Deshmukh destroyed (Screengrabs) Fide’s first World Cup game between 19 -year -old Divya Deshmukh and 38 -year -old Grandmaster (GM) Konera Humpy ended up with a tense draw on Saturday in Georgia. At the end, however, it was emotions on Stonder’s face, his hands covering her disappointment that told the true story of missed opportunities.Watch:Wonder, who made her debut in the main final, came up with a courageous intention. It was played with white pieces, much surprised by opening with 1.D4, a move that did not play the whole tournament. It was a clear sign of targeted preparation. The first hour was held by a young international master (im) clear edge and pushed Humpy on his hind leg with sharp and aggressive movements.But as the clock checked and mounted, Wonder began using a significant time for key decisions. The advantage slowly began to slip.Humpy, always folded, showed why she was the best Indian player for a long time. It neutralized pressure with a precise calculation and calm defense and slowly turned the tables without forcing the problem.Read also: Final of Chess Cups Women’s Chess: Divya Deshmukh allows the advantage of slipping, holding Humpy Konera on hard fought draws in game 1Endgame has turned into a psychological battle. Humpy began to repeat the checks of the queen, examine the weakness, maybe even offer a quiet draw. But Divya refused and pushed for a decisive outcome. Her ambition was obvious, but it was also her fatigue.In the end, no player found a breakthrough. After 41 intense movements, the game closed in a repart via repetition, which is the result suitable for a match that turned both ways, but never completely lean.
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Disappointment was visible, not from the result, but perhaps she knew she had a chance to land a decisive blow. The game 2 sees Humpy to take white pieces. After the classic game and perhaps Tiebreaks remain once more, this final is just starting between experience and youth.
