No surprises
The second Semifinal games remind me of Radiohead's popular and favorite song - No surprises. Neither game had any surprises. It is quite understandable when the stakes are so high, neither of the four players would want to take any risk unless they absolutely have to.
Sindarov - Yakubboev: 1-1
The second Classical game between GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB, 2689) and GM Javokhir Sindarov (UZB, 2721) was a calm draw. They will play tie-breaks tomorrow.
GM Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) - GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB): 1-1
Esipenko - Wei: 1-1
GM Wei Yi (CHN, 2752) opted for the Petroff's Defence against GM Andrey Esipenko (2681). It seemed like there will be a potential battle. However, it ended in a draw via threefold repetition in a queen and minor piece endgame. Tie-breaks will determine the finalist among them.
GM Andrey Esipenko - GM Wei Yi (CHN): 1-1
Semifinal Game 2 in progress
Mr. Sanjay Dhivre, IRS Additional Commissioner, Income Tax and Mrs. Bhagyahree Dhivre, IAS, CEO, Election Commission, Nagaland, make the ceremonial first move on Andrey Esipenko and Wei Yi's board | Photo: FIDE / Michal Walusza
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Masterclass with IM Tania Sachdev | Video: ChessBase India
Replay live stream
Replay FIDE World Cup 2025 Round 7.2 / Semifinals 2 Live Commentary by IM Tania Sachdev, IM Sagar Shah, Amruta Mokal, Sahil Tickoo, GM Harshit Raja and GM Sahaj Grover | Video: ChessBase India
