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FIDE World Cup 2021 R5.2: Vidit and Shankland through to the Quarterfinals

by Shahid Ahmed - 27/07/2021

Vidit completely outplayed Durarbayli in the second game of the fifth round of FIDE World Cup 2021. This win made sure he became the second Indian since Anand to have advanced to a Quarter-Final of a FIDE World Cup. Shankland defeated Svidler to secure his place in the final eight. Thus, both Vidit and Shankland qualified to the FIDE Grand Prix 2022. If they reach the Finals, they will qualify to the next Candidates. Among the women, Goryachkina, Kosteniuk and Zhongyi advanced to the Semi-Finals. Since Goryachkina has already qualified to the next Women's Candidates, the other two Semifinalists will join the winner of Anna Muzychuk-Nana Dzagnidze in the tie-breaks to qualify to the FIDE Women's Candidates 2022. The tie-break games of the fifth round starts today at 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

Goryachkina, Kosteniuk and Zhongyi in the Semifinals

The second game of the fifth round of FIDE World Cup 2021 and FIDE Women's World Cup witnessed six decisive games. Vidit, Shankland, Goryachkina, Kosteniuk and Zhongyi, all five of them advanced to the next stage. Tabatabaei got a second life as on the brink of elimination, his opponent blundered and the Iranian scored a victory, forcing tie-breaks. Carlsen will also play tie-breaks against Esipenko, someone who has never lost a game against the world champion and defeated him early this year in their very first encounter.

Vidit earned his place in the FIDE Grand Prix 2022 | Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

FIDE World Cup 2021 and FIDE Women's World Cup 2021 Official logo | Photo: Official site

Durarbayli - Vidit: 0.5-1.5

Vidit shut his opponent's light-squared bishop early in the game. Little did Durarbayli know that that bishop will not be able to participate for the rest of the game.

Position after 12...c4

That is why generally in Ruy Lopez, white plays c3 to create an escape route for the b3-bishop. It was possible to do that 11.c3 which may not be the best move but a good practical idea.

Position after 20...c3

20...c3 puts White in a dilemma. 21.b3 is a terrible idea as it permanently blinds the b1-bishop. So he took it 21.bxc3 Bc4 22.Rfe1 Bxe2 23.Rxe2 bxc3 and the bishop is still in a fix, one that eventually cost him the game.

Position after 31...Nd2

Black completely outplayed his opponent by preying on the weak bishop at b1 which can no longer be defended and White has zero counterplay. Vidit won the game in another seven moves, moved to World no.20 in the live ratings and secured his place in the Quarter-Finals as well as in the FIDE Grand Prix 2022. However, if he reaches the Finals then he will directly qualify to the next FIDE Candidates.

Vidit Gujrathi - 2nd Indian ever to reach the Quarter Finals of FIDE World Cup (Open)
"I am very very happy!" - Vidit Gujrathi on beating Durarbayli
A bad bishop, World Cup Quarterfinals, Elo:2732 and World no.20 | Video: ChessBase India

Vidit made it to the final eight | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Shankland - Svidler: 1.5-0.5

Shankland and Svidler had a sharp game. The Russian blundered where white seems to have a slight edge but computer says the position is equal.

Position after 24...Qb6

Find out why 24...Qb6 is a blunder and what Black could have done instead.

Interview with Sam Shankland | Video: FIDE

Shankland is poised for a good finish | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Martirosyan - Tabatabaei: 1-1

Tabatabaei won the must-win game against Martirosyan to force tie-breaks. The Armenian could have easily held a draw and advanced to the next stage.

Position after 34.Nb1

White played a strange move 34.Nb1 which allowed Black to create his chances. 34.b4 would have ensured a draw.

Position after 57...Nf3

58.Nc4 could have easily held a draw as 58...d3+ 59.Kd1 and Black cannot make a breakthrough from either side of the board. White played the only move which could have cost him the game which is 58.Nxf3.

Tabatabaei kept his composure and waited for his opportunity | Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

Saduakassova - Goryachkina: 0.5-1.5

IM Dinara Saduakassova (KAZ) had a momentary lapse in concentration and blundered a complete rook in one move, which cost her the game. Thus, Aleksandra Goryachkina (RUS) secured her place in the Semi-Finals.

Goryachkina is aiming to win the first FIDE Women's World Cup 2021 | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Lagno - Zhongyi: 0.5-1.5

Kateryna Lagno (RUS) misplayed in the endgame against Zhongyi Tan (CHN)

Position after 32.Ree6

Find out the winning continuation for Black in the above position. Zhongyi not only secured her place in the Semi-Finals but also in the FIDE Women's Candidates 2022.

Zhongyi is undefeated so far just like her opponent Semi-Final opponent Kosteniuk | Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

Gunina - Kosteniuk: 0-2

Gunina was forced to take some risks because she was in a must-win situation, a draw was as good as a loss. None of her risks paid off and Kosteniuk eventually won the game, advanced to the Semi-Finals and secured her place in the FIDE Women's Candidates 2022.

Interview with Alexandra Kosteniuk | Video: FIDE

Kosteniuk ran through Gunina to the Semi-Finals | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Highlights

Here is an interesting finish from Round 5.2

Sam Shankland (USA) defeated Peter Svidler (RUS)
FIDE World Cup 2021 Round 5.2 - Live Commentary by IM Sagar Shah | Video: ChessBase India

Photo Gallery

Anna Muzychuk will play the sole tie-break of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2021 Quarter-Finals against Nana Dzagnidze | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

The world champion takes a keen interest in Shankland's game against Svidler | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

How many Russians will be in the Quarter-Finals? | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Draw of colors for the tie-break between Karjakin and Vachier-Lagrave| Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Duda - Grischuk should be a tie-break for the ages | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

The playing arena keeps getting emptier | Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

Esipenko is yet to lose a tournament game against Carlsen | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Will Ivic continue his impressive run? | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Tabatabaei almost reached his breaking point, but he did not crumble | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Vidit tries a different perspective | Photo: Eric Rosen/FIDE

Will Haik Martirosyan make a comeback? | Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

Who will hold the element of surprise? | Photo: Anastasiia Korolkova/FIDE

Replay Round 5.2 Open games

Replay Round 5.2 Women games

Links:

Results

Schedule

Official site

Men's Regulations

Women's Regulations


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