After 5 rounds, IM Anna Zatonskih and IM Irina Krush were both 5-0. In round 6, Irina yielded the first draw of the tournament against Iryna Zenyuk and giving the 1/2 point lead to Anna. In round 7, Anna lost to Chimi while Irina won. This gives Irina a 1/2 point lead going into the epic battle tonight.
Anna Zatonskih (WGM, IM) – Irina Krush (WGM, IM)
Anna will have White against Irina. A win by Anna would put her into a 1/2 point lead going into the last round. Irina needs a draw to maintain the lead heading to the final round. A win by Irina would give her the back to back title.
Here are their opponents in the final round:
Tsagaan Battsetseg (WIM) – Anna Zatonskih (WGM, IM)
Irina Krush (WGM, IM) – Katerine Rohonyan (WGM)
What is your prediction?
I hope they will fight all the way. It’s exciting.
Is Anna expecting?
They are playing verrry slowly.