Under tremendous pressure and admittedly out of form, Humpy could not use her white pieces well in the eighth game which was another Queen's gambit declined.
Yifan, with three victories and five draws, emerged as the worthy winner of the crown with her fantastic over-the-board resilience and won the title for the first time in a match. It may be recalled that the 17-year-old Chinese had won the last championship in a knockout format and now this victory against a higher-rated Humpy confirms her status as the best woman player on the planet.
However, all these considerations are given the fact that highest ranked woman for a long time - Judith Polgar of Hungary - does not play in women's tournaments or championships and is a fierce competitor among men.
While Hou preparation was good and throughout the match she got better positions, Humpy probably underestimated the sharp playing strength of her rival which cost her match.
Yifan, with three victories and five draws, emerged as the worthy winner of the crown with her fantastic over-the-board resilience and won the title for the first time in a match. It may be recalled that the 17-year-old Chinese had won the last championship in a knockout format and now this victory against a higher-rated Humpy confirms her status as the best woman player on the planet.
However, all these considerations are given the fact that highest ranked woman for a long time - Judith Polgar of Hungary - does not play in women's tournaments or championships and is a fierce competitor among men.
While Hou preparation was good and throughout the match she got better positions, Humpy probably underestimated the sharp playing strength of her rival which cost her match.
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