In an intense 38-move tactical clash, Black (Diệc Xám) claimed victory as Red (Tuyệt Thế) fell victim to the clock in a razor-sharp endgame.
Diệc Xám steered the middlegame into rich, highly combative waters, creating relentless tactical complications that drained Red's remaining time. Caught in a double-edged struggle that demanded flawless precision, Tuyệt Thế failed to beat the countdown and suffered a heartbreaking timeout defeat.