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 outplayed IM Sagar Shah and IM Tania Sachdev of Check De India in the 2024 Team Chess Battle 2 Semifinals, sweeping the match 2-0. Contrary to IM Levy Rozman’s prediction the day before, Oh Yes My Queen emerged victorious, with game one proving to be the critical stage of the match.

The match began with Check De India attempting an ambitious queenside castle with the white pieces in a Queen’s Gambit Declined, but it was Nemo Zhou’s strategic moves that ultimately secured the win for Oh Yes My Queen. Despite Check De India’s efforts to bounce back in the second game with the black pieces, they were unable to crack the Four Knights Scotch opening played by Oh Yes My Queen.

The victory for Oh Yes My Queen sets up an exciting final showdown against Ratata Spanish Squad, featuring GM Pepe Cuenca and IM David Martinez, scheduled for Friday, October 18. Both teams are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling match, with Rosen revealing that their game plan remains unchanged: to play good chess moves.

As the teams reflect on their performances, it’s clear that the camaraderie and sportsmanship displayed throughout the competition have been commendable. Despite the loss, Check De India’s players expressed gratitude towards each other and their opponents, highlighting the spirit of teamwork and respect in the chess community.

With the final match on the horizon, fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between Oh Yes My Queen and Ratata Spanish Squad. Who will emerge victorious in the ultimate showdown? Stay tuned to find out as the Team Chess Battle reaches its exciting conclusion on Friday.