Bulgaria's Nurgyul Salimova Initiates Candidates Tournament with a Draw
In her debut at the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Nurgyul Salimova commenced her campaign with a draw against Ukrainian opponent Anna Muzychuk. Facing off with the black pieces in the opening round, the promising Bulgarian chess talent engaged in a closely contested battle with Muzychuk.
Opting to play a Russian opening, Salimova encountered the Steinitz Attack by Muzychuk, a three-time world champion in shortened controls. Despite the tactical maneuvers, it quickly became apparent that neither player would gain a significant advantage. After just 30 moves, the game transitioned into a tight endgame, with both competitors possessing rooks and five pawns, indicating a balanced position on the board.
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