Koneru Humpy Wins Armageddon, Helps India Reach Final Of Online Chess Olympiad
Koneru Humpy took the spotlight as she beat Monika Socko in a nervy tie-break to help India pip Poland in the semifinals and reach the summit clash of the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad on Saturday. After the two teams won one round each in regular play, world rapid champion Humpy was pitted against Socko for the Armageddon (a tie-break), and the Indian beat her rival in style with black pieces to clinch a spot in the final for her side. India will play the winner of the other semifinal between Russia and the USA, in the summit clash on Sunday
