1. d2d4  1... g8f6  2. c2c4  2... e7e6  3. g1f3  3... d7d5  4. b1c3  4... f8e7  5. g2g3  5... e8g8  6. f1g2 Solid openings  are the cornerstones of a match strategy. The white player wants to win,  but ideally without any risk. 6... d5c4  7. f3e5  7... c7c5  8. d4c5  8... d8d1  9. c3d1  9... e7c5  10. e1g1  10... b8c6  11. g2c6  11... b7c6  12. c1e3  12... c5b6  13. e3b6  13... a7b6  14. e5c6  The first novelty in the match is a product of the Russian contender. 14... c8b7  15. c6b4  15... f6d5  16. b4d5  16... b7d5  17. d1c3  17... d5c6  18. f1d1 Apparently,  this was the position that Goryachkina was heading for. She can now  torture her opponent as much as she likes as the knight can go practically anywhere and the black bishop does not seem to be as effective. 18... f8d8  19. f2f3 Limiting the bishop. Next, both players bring their kings  into the game. 19... g8f8  20. g1f2  20... f8e7  21. d1d8  21... a8d8  22. f2e3  22... e6e5  23. a1d1  A cardinal question. Should Ju trade the last major piece? 23... d8a8 The world champion voted to postpone the trade. She hopes she can use the rook later in case that the queenside gets open. 24. a2a3  24... e7e6  25. c3a2  25... c6a4  26. d1d2  26... f7f6  27. e3f2 Grabbing some more space.