GM analysis of the fiery encounter between Valentina Gunina and Marie Sebag. The Cairns Cup is taking place in Saint Louis, America.
This game is a very exciting struggle in the Open Sicilian. Will White’s aggressive play prevail or will Black counter attack in time?
The Cairns Cup is an elite level tournament for the top female players from around the world. Inspired by its mission to further promote the game of chess to women and girls.
The top three finishers will will receive $40,000, $30,000, and $20,000 respectively.
Valentina Gunina vs Marie Sebag
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Nb3 e6 7. g4 b5 8. g5 Nfd7 9. Bg2 Bb7 10. f4 Nc6 11. h4 Nb6 12. Qg4 b4 13. Ne2 Nc4
(13… a5)
14. O-O a5 15. c3 e5 16. fxe5 dxe5 17. Qf3 Qc7 18. cxb4 Nxb4 19. Nc3 a4 20. Nb5 Qd7 21. Bh3 $16 Qxb5 $2 22. Qxf7+ $18 Kd8 23. g6 h6 24. Bxh6 gxh6 25. Rad1+ Nd5 26. g7 Bxg7 27. Qxg7 axb3 28. Rf7 Qc5+ 29. Kh2 Ke8 Rf8+ $1 1-0
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Picture of Valentina Gunina – Sophie Triay
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