Oh Yes My Queen Sweeps Check De India in Team Chess Battle Semifinals

Oh Yes My Queen Sweeps Check De India in Team Chess Battle Semifinals

In a surprising turn of events, IM Eric Rosen and WGM Nemo Zhou of Oh Yes My Queen managed to sweep IM Sagar Shah and IM Tania Sachdev of Check De India 2-0 in the 2024 Team Chess Battle 2 Semifinals. Contrary to IM Levy Rozman’s prediction the day before, Oh Yes My Queen emerged victorious in a critical match that came down to game one.

The match was a display of strategic gameplay and teamwork, with Oh Yes My Queen securing a win with the black pieces in game one and preventing Check De India from cracking the Four Knights Scotch in the second game. Despite Check De India’s ambitious castling queenside with the white pieces, it was Nemo Zhou who found key moves that ultimately led to their victory.

Both teams showed sportsmanship and camaraderie throughout the match, with Sagar Shah and Tania Sachdev graciously acknowledging their opponents’ superior gameplay. As the dust settles on the Semifinals, Oh Yes My Queen now looks ahead to the Final where they will face Ratata Spanish Squad on Friday, October 18.

The Final promises to be a thrilling showdown between two formidable teams, with Eric Rosen leading the charge for Oh Yes My Queen and Pepe Cuenca and David Martinez representing Ratata Spanish Squad. With a $10,000 prize fund on the line, the stakes are high as the teams prepare to battle it out in a series of rapid chess games.

As the chess world eagerly anticipates the Final, fans are invited to share their predictions and opinions on who will emerge victorious. Will Oh Yes My Queen continue their winning streak, or will Ratata Spanish Squad prove to be a formidable opponent? Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion of the 2024 Team Chess Battle 2.