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CHESS#1303

The Kolkata Open has 200-odd participants, led by 31 GMs, and a prize fund of Rs 1.5 million

CHESS#1303
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Devangshu Datta
The Women's title match is excitingly poised. There's one classical game left to play at the time of writing and Ju Wen leads with 5-4 (three wins, two losses). Tan Zhongyi is in a must-win situation with black, if she's going to retain her title. If she does win, she will force a tiebreak. 

More than technical skills, this match situation is all about mastering tension and Tan has terrific nerves and an excellent record in such situations. She took the title, courtesy several hair-raising tiebreak escapades, and she's fought back in this match after being 2-0 down from the