In the 7^th game Hou Yifan had white pieces. Humpy Koneru managed to equalize in Ruy Lopez that was played for the third time in the match. But in the middle game the challenger started to act too risky and gave her opponent a chance to win a pawn that was immediately grabbed by Hou Yifan. In the endgame the Chinese player took another pawn to secure her victory.

After 7 games the World champion is leading 5-2 and only a miracle can help Koneru to win all of the remaining three games.

The 8^th game (November, 24) of the match can decide the competition – if it ends in a draw, Hou Yifan would have 5,5 points and the World champion title. Koneru needs only to win.

"Photos by Anastasiya Karlovich and Anna Burtasova with kind permission of FIDE”

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