This was really irresponsible from humpy.. She is so experienced.. To lose on time in such an even position is not expected from her.. And the consequences of losing with white are Huge in this tournament..
I hope she was going to play Bg3 with the plan Nxe2 Bxd6 Qxd6 Nxe2...But I wonder why she was hesistant..may be she wanted to keep the position tight without exchanging pieces.
I was calculating Bg3 - don't think White's position is bad at all - quite balanced with accurate play - just a little tricky... I lost an online rapid game last night due to timing issues - allowed Black to complicate things and lost too much time - can happen anyone!
Was chess in mythology invented by Mandodari and why did she invent it Chess has a long and somewhat ambiguous history, and its exact origins are still debated by historians. As of my last update in September 2021, there isn't a widely accepted narrative suggesting that Mandodari, the queen-consort of the demon king Ravana in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, invented chess. Instead, the origins of chess are generally traced back to ancient India, with the game "chaturanga," which evolved over time into the modern game of chess. Chaturanga is a Sanskrit term that refers to the four divisions of an army, namely elephants, chariots, horse cavalry, and infantry, which are believed to be represented by the bishop, rook, knight, and pawn in modern chess. This game was played on an 8x8 grid, much like today's chessboard. Over time, chaturanga spread to Persia, where it became known as "shatranj." From there, it traveled to the Islamic world and eventually to Europe, where it evolved into the modern game of chess we know today. There are various legends and stories from different cultures about the invention and symbolism of chess, but the association of Mandodari with the game's invention isn't among the prominent or widely accepted narratives. If there are recent or regional tales connecting Mandodari to chess, they might not be historically accurate or might be reinterpretations or adaptations of older stories. Always consult multiple sources and experts when examining historical or mythological claims. ChatGPT
