19th Delhi GM Open R4: 1392-rated Yashita Rout draws with GM Mitrabha Guha in 100 moves
Shahid Ahmed·4 min read
13-year-old Yashita Rout held GM Mitrabha Guha to a draw in Round 4 of 19th Delhi International GM Open 2022. She survived all of her opponent's attempts for 100 moves. Top seeds and rating favorites had a relatively easier round. Seven players are at 4.0/4. They are - GM Arjun Erigaisi, GM Azer Mirzoev (AZE), GM Lalith Rohit, GM Iniyan P, FM Seyed Kian Poormosavi, IM Shahil Dey and GM Visakh N R. GM Cristhian Camilo Rios' (COL) woes continue as he suffered his second loss of the event, this time it was against 14-year-old Hriday Panchal. He is unbeaten so far 2.5/4. Round 5 starts today at 9:30 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy
16-year-old Devam Makwana held IM D K Sharma to a draw.
Yashita Rout played well against GM Mitrabha Guha | Photo: Aditya Sur Roy
Yashita - Mitrabha: 0.5-0.5
Yashita Rout (1392) started well against GM Mitrabha Guha (2510). She struck in the center at the first opportunity she got.
Position after 19.d5
White might be rated 1392, however the move 19.d5 speaks volumes that her actual strength is much above what her rating may suggest. In case you are wondering, the d5-pawn is tactically defended. So even after the exchange of queens, Black cannot take it because it will cause him to lose a piece. The game reached to a double bishop vs bishop and knight endgame after 27 moves. The minor piece lasted for another 50 moves before liquidating into a same color bishop endgame which went for 23 moves until the game was drawn.
13-year-old 1396 rated Yashita Rout holds GM Mitrabha Guha (2510) to a draw | Video: ChessBase India
Yashita Rout endured 100 moves against GM Mitrabha Guha | Photo: Aditya Sur Roy
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A total of 298 players including 21 GMs, 26 IMs, 3 WGMs and 6 WIMs are taking part from 13 federations across the world including India. The tournament is organized by Delhi Chess Association from 22nd to 29th March 2022 at Tivoli Grand Resort Hote, New Delhi. The ten-round Swiss league tournament has a time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move no.1. Accelerated pairings are used in the first three rounds.
