She couldn't shut up. It's no wonder she lost her queen on a terrible blunder... you can't focus talking your ass off for the crowd.
She played a kid. Even if she won nobody would be clapping for her. What do you want her to do? Crush the kid in chess, and clap?
Why wouldn't you take a dive if it results in free publicity and your job is to wear tight tops and play chess for viewers.
She knows when to sacrifice a pawn.
Chess knows no age. I played in tournaments as a late teenager. In every ratings groups there are kids playing every other age...20s 30s 40s up through 70s. You are playing to win. These kids understand the game... they aren't going to cry if you beat them and they aren't going to gloat if they beat you.
She should have done her best to crush him to save face.
Keep in mind women are the lesser sex even in Chess. The highest rated woman, Yu Hifan, can't even compare to the top 10 rated men.
Yes actually, considering her reputation is on the line.
Yes, beat the kid in chess by shutting the fuck up and paying attention.
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