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8. g1e2 | 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 7... d4e4 |
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8... b8a6 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 |
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9. b4f8 | A pretty move that is well-known. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 |
9... e4g6 | Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. |
10. f8d6 | Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. |
10... e6e5 | Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. |
11. d6e5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. |
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11... a6b4 | This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 |
12. e2f4 | The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. |
12... g6f5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. |
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13. d1d6 | 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 |
13... f7f6 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. |
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14. e5c3 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 |
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14... b4c2 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 |
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15. e1d2 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 |
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15... c2a1 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 |
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16. f1d3 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 |
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16... f5d7 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 |
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17. h1e1 | Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 |
17... e8f7 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. |
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18. d6c5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 |
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18... g7g6 | Arjun finds the best defense. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 |
19. f4e6 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. |
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19... d7e6 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 |
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20. e1e6 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 |
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20... c8e6 | The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 |
21. c5d4 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. |
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21... c6c5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 |
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22. d4c5 | This allows the rook to go to the d-file. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 |
22... a8d8 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. |
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23. d2e2 | Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 |
23... g8h6 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. |
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24. c5c7 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 |
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24... d8d7 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 |
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25. c7f4 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 |
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25... e6f5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 |
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26. d3f5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 |
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26... h6f5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 |
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27. f4c1 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 |
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27... h8e8 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 |
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28. e2f1 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 |
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28... e8d8 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 |
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29. f1e2 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 |
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29... f5d4 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 |
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30. c3d4 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 |
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30... d7d4 | The rooks are much stronger than the queen. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 |
31. g2g3 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. |
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31... d4d1 | The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 |
32. c1d1 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. |
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32... d8d1 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 |
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33. e2d1 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 |
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33... f7e6 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 |
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34. d1d2 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 |
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34... e6e5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 |
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35. d2d3 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 |
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35... a7a5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 |
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36. b2b3 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 |
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36... g6g5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 |
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37. f2f3 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 |
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37... f6f5 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 |
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38. d3c3 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 |
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38... g5g4 | A sudden mistake that could demand supernatural ability from Black to convert the advantage. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 38. d3c3 |
39. f3g4 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 38. d3c3 38... g5g4 A sudden mistake that could demand supernatural ability from Black to convert the advantage. |
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39... f5g4 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 38. d3c3 38... g5g4 A sudden mistake that could demand supernatural ability from Black to convert the advantage. 39. f3g4 |
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40. a2a3 | A pity: after this the win is simple. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 38. d3c3 38... g5g4 A sudden mistake that could demand supernatural ability from Black to convert the advantage. 39. f3g4 39... f5g4 |
40... b7b6 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 38. d3c3 38... g5g4 A sudden mistake that could demand supernatural ability from Black to convert the advantage. 39. f3g4 39... f5g4 40. a2a3 A pity: after this the win is simple. |
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41. a3a4 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 38. d3c3 38... g5g4 A sudden mistake that could demand supernatural ability from Black to convert the advantage. 39. f3g4 39... f5g4 40. a2a3 A pity: after this the win is simple. 40... b7b6 |
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41... a1b3 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 38. d3c3 38... g5g4 A sudden mistake that could demand supernatural ability from Black to convert the advantage. 39. f3g4 39... f5g4 40. a2a3 A pity: after this the win is simple. 40... b7b6 41. a3a4 |
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42. c3b3 | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 38. d3c3 38... g5g4 A sudden mistake that could demand supernatural ability from Black to convert the advantage. 39. f3g4 39... f5g4 40. a2a3 A pity: after this the win is simple. 40... b7b6 41. a3a4 41... a1b3 |
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42... e5d4 | A truly wonderful game from start to finish. My thanks to both players for such an amazing fight. | 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 7... d4e4 8. g1e2 8... b8a6 9. b4f8 A pretty move that is well-known. 9... e4g6 Very rare. Arjun is an interesting player for the audience since he is always willing to take great risks in order to play for a win. He surely has a lot of analysis here. Both 10.Qd6 and 10.Nf4 are critical. 10. f8d6 Already an opening novelty. Robson was clearly surprised by the last move and spent a long time on his reply. 10... e6e5 Both 10...Ne7 and 10...Nh6 are good options. 11. d6e5 11... a6b4 This tempting move is a mistake. Black should choose either 11...Ne7 or 11...Nh6. 12. e2f4 The refutation of Black's play. Robson needs a lot of praise to find all this over the board, in a rapid game, with the pressure of being caught in the opening. 12... g6f5 13. d1d6 13.Bxg7 is also possible, but it's so hard for a human to evaluate that I prefer the move played in the game. 13... f7f6 14. e5c3 14... b4c2 15. e1d2 15... c2a1 16. f1d3 16... f5d7 17. h1e1 Robson starts to falter after magnificent play. He played so well up to this point that it almost feels unfair that he loses this game. But let's not forget to praise Arjun as well - he does this on purpose, knowing he is walking a tight rope, but he is confident in his ability to outcalculate his opponents. 17... e8f7 18. d6c5 18... g7g6 Arjun finds the best defense. 19. f4e6 19... d7e6 20. e1e6 20... c8e6 The position is still very dangerous for Black, but at least there's no mating attack. 21. c5d4 21... c6c5 22. d4c5 This allows the rook to go to the d-file. 22... a8d8 23. d2e2 Suddenly White is losing. There are some amazing drawing variations with either 23.Kc1 or 23.Bb4. 23... g8h6 24. c5c7 24... d8d7 25. c7f4 25... e6f5 26. d3f5 26... h6f5 27. f4c1 27... h8e8 28. e2f1 28... e8d8 29. f1e2 29... f5d4 30. c3d4 30... d7d4 The rooks are much stronger than the queen. 31. g2g3 31... d4d1 The pawn ending turns out to be winning. But the adventures aren't over. 32. c1d1 32... d8d1 33. e2d1 33... f7e6 34. d1d2 34... e6e5 35. d2d3 35... a7a5 36. b2b3 36... g6g5 37. f2f3 37... f6f5 38. d3c3 38... g5g4 A sudden mistake that could demand supernatural ability from Black to convert the advantage. 39. f3g4 39... f5g4 40. a2a3 A pity: after this the win is simple. 40... b7b6 41. a3a4 41... a1b3 42. c3b3 |
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2. g1f3 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 |
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2... b8c6 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 |
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3. f1c4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 |
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3... f8c5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 |
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4. c2c3 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 |
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4... g8f6 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 |
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5. d2d4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 |
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5... e5d4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 |
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6. e4e5 | A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 |
6... d7d5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. |
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7. c4b5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 |
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7... f6e4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 |
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8. c3d4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 |
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8... c5b6 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 |
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9. b1c3 | White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 |
9... e8g8 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 |
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10. c1e3 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 |
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10... c8f5 | Completing development. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 |
11. e1g1 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. |
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11... e4c3 | This is not the most common idea. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. 11. e1g1 |
12. b2c3 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. 11. e1g1 11... e4c3 This is not the most common idea. |
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12... f7f6 | Black has no other plan. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. 11. e1g1 11... e4c3 This is not the most common idea. 12. b2c3 |
13. d1d2 | And Praggnanandhaa comes with a logical and strong novelty. The center is now overprotected and the rooks are connected. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. 11. e1g1 11... e4c3 This is not the most common idea. 12. b2c3 12... f7f6 Black has no other plan. |
13... f5e4 | Murzin keeps fighting for the center. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. 11. e1g1 11... e4c3 This is not the most common idea. 12. b2c3 12... f7f6 Black has no other plan. 13. d1d2 And Praggnanandhaa comes with a logical and strong novelty. The center is now overprotected and the rooks are connected. |
14. b5c6 | A key resource for White that not only provides enough control over the d4-e5 squares, but which also blocks the remaining black bishop. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. 11. e1g1 11... e4c3 This is not the most common idea. 12. b2c3 12... f7f6 Black has no other plan. 13. d1d2 And Praggnanandhaa comes with a logical and strong novelty. The center is now overprotected and the rooks are connected. 13... f5e4 Murzin keeps fighting for the center. |
14... b7c6 | Following the forcing line. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. 11. e1g1 11... e4c3 This is not the most common idea. 12. b2c3 12... f7f6 Black has no other plan. 13. d1d2 And Praggnanandhaa comes with a logical and strong novelty. The center is now overprotected and the rooks are connected. 13... f5e4 Murzin keeps fighting for the center. 14. b5c6 A key resource for White that not only provides enough control over the d4-e5 squares, but which also blocks the remaining black bishop. |
15. e5f6 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. 11. e1g1 11... e4c3 This is not the most common idea. 12. b2c3 12... f7f6 Black has no other plan. 13. d1d2 And Praggnanandhaa comes with a logical and strong novelty. The center is now overprotected and the rooks are connected. 13... f5e4 Murzin keeps fighting for the center. 14. b5c6 A key resource for White that not only provides enough control over the d4-e5 squares, but which also blocks the remaining black bishop. 14... b7c6 Following the forcing line. |
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15... e4f3 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. c2c3 4... g8f6 5. d2d4 5... e5d4 6. e4e5 A fashionable line, embraced by Wesley So, among other GMs. 6... d7d5 7. c4b5 7... f6e4 8. c3d4 8... c5b6 9. b1c3 White builds a strong center, at the expense of his development. Thus everything will depend now on Black. Will the temporary advantage in strength be good enough to ruin the center with breaks c7-c5 or f7-f6, or will White be quick enough to stabilize the position $2 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... c8f5 Completing development. 11. e1g1 11... e4c3 This is not the most common idea. 12. b2c3 12... f7f6 Black has no other plan. 13. d1d2 And Praggnanandhaa comes with a logical and strong novelty. The center is now overprotected and the rooks are connected. 13... f5e4 Murzin keeps fighting for the center. 14. b5c6 A key resource for White that not only provides enough control over the d4-e5 squares, but which also blocks the remaining black bishop. 14... b7c6 Following the forcing line. 15. e5f6 |
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