In an intense 44-move battle, Ky Linh executed a sharp counter-offensive as Black, mounting relentless pressure on Red's clock. Unable to resolve the complex position before time expired, Tran Quang Hai conceded defeat by timeout.
Ky Linh demonstrated superior tactical patience, systematically constraining Red's offensive vectors and creating intricate variations that demanded excessive calculation. While Tran Quang Hai held early initiative, the psychological and tactical weight of the position drained his remaining seconds, ultimately deciding the contest on time.