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8... e7e6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 |
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9. d1b3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 |
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9... a8a7 | A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 |
10. f1e2 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. |
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10... f8e7 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 |
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11. e1g1 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 |
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11... f6d7 | Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 |
12. c3a4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. |
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12... g7g5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 |
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13. f4e5 | A good practical choice. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 |
13... e8g8 | A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. |
14. e5g3 | Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. |
14... h7h5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. |
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15. h2h3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 |
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15... g5g4 | Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 |
16. h3g4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. |
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16... h5g4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 |
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17. f3h2 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 |
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17... d7f6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 |
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18. b3d1 | The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 |
18... f6e4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. |
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19. g3f4 | A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 |
19... e7g5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. |
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20. e2g4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 |
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20... g5f4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 |
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21. e3f4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 |
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21... g8g7 | After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 |
22. g4f5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. |
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22... e6f5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 |
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23. g2g3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 |
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23... f8h8 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 |
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24. h2f3 | Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 |
24... a7a8 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. |
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25. g1g2 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 |
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25... d8f6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 |
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26. a4c3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 |
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26... a8d8 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 |
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27. d1d3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 |
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27... h8h5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 |
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28. f1h1 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 |
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28... f6h6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 |
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29. d3e3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 |
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29... d8h8 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 |
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30. h1h5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 |
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30... h6h5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 |
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31. f3h4 | An excellent square for the knight. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 |
31... e4f6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. |
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32. c1h1 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 |
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32... g7f8 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 |
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33. e3d3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 |
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33... c6e7 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 |
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34. h4g6 | Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 |
34... f7g6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. |
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35. h1h5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 |
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35... g6h5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 |
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36. c3e2 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 |
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36... f8f7 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 |
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37. e2g1 | Planning to improve the knight. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 |
37... h5h4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. |
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38. g3h4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 |
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38... h8h4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 |
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39. g1h3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 |
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39... f7g6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 |
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40. d3b3 | The queenside cannot be protected. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 |
40... e7c6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. |
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41. b3b7 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 |
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41... c6d4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 |
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42. b7a6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 |
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42... h4g4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 |
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43. g2f1 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 |
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43... g4h4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 |
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44. a6d3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 |
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44... d4e6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 |
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45. d3g3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 |
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45... h4g4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 |
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46. g3e3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 |
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46... g4h4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 |
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47. e3e6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 46... g4h4 |
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47... h4h3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 46... g4h4 47. e3e6 |
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48. f1e2 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 46... g4h4 47. e3e6 47... h4h3 |
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48... h3h1 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 46... g4h4 47. e3e6 47... h4h3 48. f1e2 |
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49. a2a4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 46... g4h4 47. e3e6 47... h4h3 48. f1e2 48... h3h1 |
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49... h1a1 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 46... g4h4 47. e3e6 47... h4h3 48. f1e2 48... h3h1 49. a2a4 |
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50. e6c6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 46... g4h4 47. e3e6 47... h4h3 48. f1e2 48... h3h1 49. a2a4 49... h1a1 |
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50... a1a2 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 46... g4h4 47. e3e6 47... h4h3 48. f1e2 48... h3h1 49. a2a4 49... h1a1 50. e6c6 |
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51. c6b5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... c7c6 3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5 4. b1c3 4... g8f6 5. c1f4 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1 7... c8f5 8. g1f3 8... e7e6 9. d1b3 9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2 10... f8e7 11. e1g1 11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 12... g7g5 13. f4e5 A good practical choice. 13... e8g8 A new move and not in accordance with the position. This is clear evidence of Carlsen's bad form on the first day. 14. e5g3 Time to go back. After castling, Black's attack with h5 doesn't work so well, since the rook is poorly placed for such an endeavor. 14... h7h5 15. h2h3 15... g5g4 Carlsen keeps pushing forward, but this weakens his kingside too much. 16. h3g4 16... h5g4 17. f3h2 17... d7f6 18. b3d1 The queen returns to attack the g4-pawn. Maybe the strength of this move was underestimated. 18... f6e4 19. g3f4 A solid move, but taking on g4 is good enough. 19... e7g5 20. e2g4 20... g5f4 21. e3f4 21... g8g7 After this move, Black is just a pawn down without any compensation. 22. g4f5 22... e6f5 23. g2g3 23... f8h8 24. h2f3 Everything is protected, and White is preparing Kg2 followed by Rh1. He is a pawn up, and the pawns on d5 and f5 are big weaknesses. 24... a7a8 25. g1g2 25... d8f6 26. a4c3 26... a8d8 27. d1d3 27... h8h5 28. f1h1 28... f6h6 29. d3e3 29... d8h8 30. h1h5 30... h6h5 31. f3h4 An excellent square for the knight. 31... e4f6 32. c1h1 32... g7f8 33. e3d3 33... c6e7 34. h4g6 Winning more material. The rest of the game is easy for Lazavik, who keeps everything very well-controlled and has no problems converting the advantage. 34... f7g6 35. h1h5 35... g6h5 36. c3e2 36... f8f7 37. e2g1 Planning to improve the knight. 37... h5h4 38. g3h4 38... h8h4 39. g1h3 39... f7g6 40. d3b3 The queenside cannot be protected. 40... e7c6 41. b3b7 41... c6d4 42. b7a6 42... h4g4 43. g2f1 43... g4h4 44. a6d3 44... d4e6 45. d3g3 45... h4g4 46. g3e3 46... g4h4 47. e3e6 47... h4h3 48. f1e2 48... h3h1 49. a2a4 49... h1a1 50. e6c6 50... a1a2 |
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1... d7d5 | 1. d2d4 |
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2. c2c4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 |
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2... e7e6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 |
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3. b1c3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 |
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3... c7c6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 |
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4. e2e4 | A sharp variation that is known as the \"Marshall Gambit.\" Considering that there's another gambit with the same name that is considered one of the best options for Black against the Ruy Lopez, it's safe to say that Frank really knew how to sac a pawn in the opening. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... c7c6 |
4... d5e4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... c7c6 4. e2e4 A sharp variation that is known as the \"Marshall Gambit.\" Considering that there's another gambit with the same name that is considered one of the best options for Black against the Ruy Lopez, it's safe to say that Frank really knew how to sac a pawn in the opening. |
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5. c3e4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... c7c6 4. e2e4 A sharp variation that is known as the \"Marshall Gambit.\" Considering that there's another gambit with the same name that is considered one of the best options for Black against the Ruy Lopez, it's safe to say that Frank really knew how to sac a pawn in the opening. 4... d5e4 |
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5... f8b4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... c7c6 4. e2e4 A sharp variation that is known as the \"Marshall Gambit.\" Considering that there's another gambit with the same name that is considered one of the best options for Black against the Ruy Lopez, it's safe to say that Frank really knew how to sac a pawn in the opening. 4... d5e4 5. c3e4 |
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6. c1d2 | This is where the gambit really starts. A move like 6.Nc3 keeps material equal, but it's much less fun. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... c7c6 4. e2e4 A sharp variation that is known as the \"Marshall Gambit.\" Considering that there's another gambit with the same name that is considered one of the best options for Black against the Ruy Lopez, it's safe to say that Frank really knew how to sac a pawn in the opening. 4... d5e4 5. c3e4 5... f8b4 |
6... d8d4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... c7c6 4. e2e4 A sharp variation that is known as the \"Marshall Gambit.\" Considering that there's another gambit with the same name that is considered one of the best options for Black against the Ruy Lopez, it's safe to say that Frank really knew how to sac a pawn in the opening. 4... d5e4 5. c3e4 5... f8b4 6. c1d2 This is where the gambit really starts. A move like 6.Nc3 keeps material equal, but it's much less fun. |
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7. d2b4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... c7c6 4. e2e4 A sharp variation that is known as the \"Marshall Gambit.\" Considering that there's another gambit with the same name that is considered one of the best options for Black against the Ruy Lopez, it's safe to say that Frank really knew how to sac a pawn in the opening. 4... d5e4 5. c3e4 5... f8b4 6. c1d2 This is where the gambit really starts. A move like 6.Nc3 keeps material equal, but it's much less fun. 6... d8d4 |
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7... d4e4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... c7c6 4. e2e4 A sharp variation that is known as the \"Marshall Gambit.\" Considering that there's another gambit with the same name that is considered one of the best options for Black against the Ruy Lopez, it's safe to say that Frank really knew how to sac a pawn in the opening. 4... d5e4 5. c3e4 5... f8b4 6. c1d2 This is where the gambit really starts. A move like 6.Nc3 keeps material equal, but it's much less fun. 6... d8d4 7. d2b4 |
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