Elisabeth Pähtz defeats Dinara Wagner after more than 100 moves

The Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Festival started on the weekend. The Open began on Saturday, the Women’s Tournament on Sunday. In the duel of the best German women players Elisabeth Pähtz won against Dinara Wagner – after 129 moves and showing good knowledge of basic endgames! The 15-year old Chinese talent Lu Miaoyi also started with a win. | Photo: Mayor Norbert Schilff makes the ceremonial first move | Photos: Sparkassen Chess Meeting