GM Irene Sukandar Excels 2-0 From Dewa Kipas

Screenshot of Dewa Kipas vs Irene Sukandar chess match

JAKARTA - Grand Master Irene Sukandar won 2-0 over Dewa Kipas alias Dadang Subur. The friendly match was broadcast live on Deddt Corbuzier's YouTuber #CloseTheDoor.

Based on VOI monitoring, Monday, March 22, more than 1.5 million netizens watched this chess match. Acting as commentators were Grand Master Susanto Megantoro and Woman International Master Chelsie Monica.

"Participants compete for 4 rounds of 10 minutes each with a break between rounds of 5 minutes. If the draw is 2-2, there is a sudden death round, if the winning draws are black," said Hendry Jamal, Chairman of the PB Percasi School Chess Commission.

In the first round, Dewa Kipas is holding a black piece and GM Irene is holding a white piece. However, Dewa Kipas took a blunder step so that he could not break through Irene's Caro-kann defense.

"Irene Sukandar looks impatient to attack Dadang Subur," said Susanto Megaranto when Irene played the E5 horse.

According to Sutanto Megaranto, Irene Sukandar in mid-match managed to dominate the match because he was already open and superior to an officer. So that GM Irene finally succeeded in getting the first point.

In the second match, the Fan God took turns holding a white piece and Irene holding a black piece. Commentators Susanto and Chelsie considered the two players to be careful.

However, Irene's aggressive steps managed to beat Dewa Kipas in the second round. The chess competition was flooded with spectators, it was observed that in the second half, it reached 1.1 million viewers.

Deddy Corbuzier has prepared a total prize of Rp. 300 million which will be given to whoever wins, both Dewa Kipas and GM Irene Sukandar.

The winner will receive a prize of IDR 200 million. The loser will get a prize of Rp. 100 million.