Scandinavian defence

WIM Zsiltzova Lisenko Luubov: Top seed Zsilzova-Lisenko Lubov maintained her 100 per cent record, scoring five points and is leading the race in the women’s section at the end of the 5th round, while Racis Michal was on top in the junior section with 3.5 points in the 12th IBCA Women and Junior Chess Championship 2024 here on Wednesday.

With the action resuming on Day 5 after a rest day on Tuesday, the players were rested and refreshed and moved the chess pieces with the purpose of making the most of their utmost opportunities, displaying their skills and determination.

In the women’s category, WIM Zsiltzova Lisenko Luubov of Ukraine played King Pawn Opening with white pieces against Jessica T. Lauser of the USA. Jessica selected the pawn gambit variation of the Scandinavian Defence and launched a kingside attack. The defending champion WIM Zsiltzova maintained a solid defense and from the beginning, she held the position and won the game on the 33rd move.