Parimarjan falls to Kateryna

WGM Ukraine8217;s Kateryna Lahno was not sure about her chances in today8217;s match against young GM Parimarjan Negi. The 16-year-old was left disappointed by the draw on Sunday, but she did not miss her chance to go in for the kill in this one. Negi8217;s opening was strong, but he admitted later that not much progress was made thereafter, leading to Kateryna8217;s victory. She now leads 1.5-.5.

8220;I didn8217;t play well in the middle game. I did make a few dubious moves, for example, the Queen8217;s to b5. The attack was always there from her side, and in the end she took the opportunities that came her way,8221; said a disappointed Parimarjan.