World Junior Championship in Turkey
Round 9 Key Pairings:
Li Chao (6½) – Rodshtein (6)
Braun (6½) – Hou Yifan (6)
Howell (6) – I. Popov (6)
Andreikin (5½) – Safarli (6)
The young Chinese female phenom Yifan Hou is still in contention to win the overall event. She has Black against a talented German Braun.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Li Chao lost to Rodshtein while Braun defeated Hou Yifan. Braun now in the sole lead with 7.5 points.
Still a good showing by the young lady.
No doubt about that, she is a strong player. However, should be out of contention for the title now with 1.5 points trailing.
I was surprised to see a female player in the boys division, WGM HOU Yifan of China… why is that? Something is wrong here. Gender equality issues? Then boys can also join in their division right? It shouldn’t be a one way street. Hay hay hay!