Out with the old - In with the new.

Not quite just yet.

Today I spent considerable time watching the Korchnoi vs Hou Yifan game on the playchess server and thoroughly enjoyed the battle. There is over 60 years of difference in their ages and it was fascinating to watch the struggle of experience versus youthful exuberance.

It did seem that once the game reached a pretty even Rook Knight and Pawn ending that the old dog was turning his overwhelming experience into a win, however the super talented youngster fought on bravely and secured a half point against the tournament leader with the black pieces.

Certainly this should prove valuable experience for her on her inevitable rise to the top. Follow the link on the previous post for the game.