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13... h7h6 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. |
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14. g5h4 | A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 |
14... g7g5 | Giri correctly accepts the challenge. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. |
15. f3g5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. |
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15... h6g5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 |
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16. h4g5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 |
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16... e6e5 | Stopping e4-e5. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 |
17. e2d2 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. |
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17... c5e7 | Removing the annoying pin. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 |
18. g5h6 | Getting back some of the material invested. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. |
18... g8h7 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. |
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19. h6f8 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 |
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19... e7f8 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 |
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20. f2f4 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 |
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20... d7e6 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 |
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21. c3d5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 |
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21... c6b4 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 |
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22. f4e5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 |
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22... f6g4 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 |
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23. a1d1 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 |
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23... h7h8 | Defending against Nf6+. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 |
24. g1h1 | This move loses. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. |
24... c8c2 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. |
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25. d2f4 | By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 |
25... b4d5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. |
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26. f4f3 | The best practical chance. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 |
26... d8b6 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. |
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27. e4d5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 |
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27... c2f2 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 |
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28. f3c3 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 |
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28... f8b4 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 |
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29. c3c1 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 |
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29... e6f5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 |
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30. c1g5 | The queen suddenly becomes very active. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 |
30... b4f8 | Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. |
31. g5h4 | Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. |
31... f8h6 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. |
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32. d1e1 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 |
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32... b6b2 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 |
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33. h2h3 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 |
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33... f5e4 | A brilliant winning move. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 |
34. f1f2 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. |
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34... g4f2 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 |
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35. h1g1 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 |
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35... b2b6 | Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 |
36. h4f6 | The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. |
36... b6f6 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. |
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37. e5f6 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 |
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37... e4g2 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 |
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38. g1g2 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 37... e4g2 |
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38... f2d3 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 37... e4g2 38. g1g2 |
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39. e1e8 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 37... e4g2 38. g1g2 38... f2d3 |
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39... h8h7 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 37... e4g2 38. g1g2 38... f2d3 39. e1e8 |
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40. d5d6 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 37... e4g2 38. g1g2 38... f2d3 39. e1e8 39... h8h7 |
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40... d3c5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 37... e4g2 38. g1g2 38... f2d3 39. e1e8 39... h8h7 40. d5d6 |
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41. e8e5 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 37... e4g2 38. g1g2 38... f2d3 39. e1e8 39... h8h7 40. d5d6 40... d3c5 |
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41... c5d7 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 37... e4g2 38. g1g2 38... f2d3 39. e1e8 39... h8h7 40. d5d6 40... d3c5 41. e8e5 |
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42. e5e7 | 1. g1f3 1... g8f6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... c7c5 4. e1g1 4... b8c6 5. d2d4 5... e7e6 6. c2c4 6... d5c4 7. d1a4 7... c8d7 8. d4c5 8... f8c5 9. a4c4 A well-known position that can arise from several move orders. 9... c5e7 10. b1c3 10... e8g8 11. e2e4 11... a8c8 12. c4e2 12... e7c5 A precise move, played just once before. Giri played it quickly, so he certainly knew the position well. 13. c1g5 A novelty. Gukesh thought for about 35 minutes before playing it. 13... h7h6 14. g5h4 A bold and surprising move, although objectively not correct. It's very brave on Gukesh's part to go for complications, sacrificing a piece instead of trying to force a draw after being outprepared in the opening. 14... g7g5 Giri correctly accepts the challenge. 15. f3g5 15... h6g5 16. h4g5 16... e6e5 Stopping e4-e5. 17. e2d2 17... c5e7 Removing the annoying pin. 18. g5h6 Getting back some of the material invested. 18... g8h7 19. h6f8 19... e7f8 20. f2f4 20... d7e6 21. c3d5 21... c6b4 22. f4e5 22... f6g4 23. a1d1 23... h7h8 Defending against Nf6+. 24. g1h1 This move loses. 24... c8c2 25. d2f4 By this point, Gukesh was down to seconds on the clock. 25... b4d5 26. f4f3 The best practical chance. 26... d8b6 27. e4d5 27... c2f2 28. f3c3 28... f8b4 29. c3c1 29... e6f5 30. c1g5 The queen suddenly becomes very active. 30... b4f8 Preparing Bg6. More direct moves lead only to a draw. 31. g5h4 Both players had only seconds, and mistakes are inevitable. 31... f8h6 32. d1e1 32... b6b2 33. h2h3 33... f5e4 A brilliant winning move. 34. f1f2 34... g4f2 35. h1g1 35... b2b6 Sadly for Giri, all his great previous play is thrown away with this move. 36. h4f6 The simplest, but 36.Kh2 and 36.Bxe4 win as well. 36... b6f6 37. e5f6 37... e4g2 38. g1g2 38... f2d3 39. e1e8 39... h8h7 40. d5d6 40... d3c5 41. e8e5 41... c5d7 |
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1... e7e6 | 1. e2e4 |
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2. d2d4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 |
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2... d7d5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 |
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3. e4e5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 |
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3... c7c5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 |
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4. c2c3 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 |
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4... b8c6 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 |
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5. g1f3 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 |
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5... d8b6 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 |
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6. a2a4 | A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 |
6... c5d4 | Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. |
7. c3d4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. |
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7... g8h6 | This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 |
8. f1b5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. |
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8... h6f5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 |
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9. b1c3 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 |
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9... c8d7 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 |
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10. e1g1 | This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 |
10... a7a6 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. |
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11. b5c6 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 |
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11... d7c6 | Taking with the queen is also possible. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 |
12. c3e2 | Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. |
12... f8e7 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. |
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13. b2b3 | Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 |
13... e8c8 | The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. |
14. c1d2 | The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. |
14... c8b8 | After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. |
15. b3b4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. |
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15... d8c8 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 |
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16. a1b1 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 |
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16... c6d7 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 |
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17. b4b5 | The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 |
17... a6b5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 17. b4b5 The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. |
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18. a4b5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 17. b4b5 The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. 17... a6b5 |
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18... c8c4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 17. b4b5 The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. 17... a6b5 18. a4b5 |
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19. d1b3 | There are options, but this is simple and effective. If Black does nothing, White can play Rb2-Ra1 and double on the a-file. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 17. b4b5 The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. 17... a6b5 18. a4b5 18... c8c4 |
19... g7g5 | Seeking some counterplay. | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 17. b4b5 The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. 17... a6b5 18. a4b5 18... c8c4 19. d1b3 There are options, but this is simple and effective. If Black does nothing, White can play Rb2-Ra1 and double on the a-file. |
20. h2h3 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 17. b4b5 The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. 17... a6b5 18. a4b5 18... c8c4 19. d1b3 There are options, but this is simple and effective. If Black does nothing, White can play Rb2-Ra1 and double on the a-file. 19... g7g5 Seeking some counterplay. |
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20... h7h5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 17. b4b5 The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. 17... a6b5 18. a4b5 18... c8c4 19. d1b3 There are options, but this is simple and effective. If Black does nothing, White can play Rb2-Ra1 and double on the a-file. 19... g7g5 Seeking some counterplay. 20. h2h3 |
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21. d2g5 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 17. b4b5 The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. 17... a6b5 18. a4b5 18... c8c4 19. d1b3 There are options, but this is simple and effective. If Black does nothing, White can play Rb2-Ra1 and double on the a-file. 19... g7g5 Seeking some counterplay. 20. h2h3 20... h7h5 |
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21... c4b4 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e6 2. d2d4 2... d7d5 3. e4e5 3... c7c5 4. c2c3 4... b8c6 5. g1f3 5... d8b6 6. a2a4 A surprising move early in the game. This isn't listed even in the top five choices of the computer, and it's only the ninth most played move. From what I know, it was never tried by a GM before, so it's a really new concept. To be honest, the move seems quite strange—what's the idea $2 In some lines a4-a5 or Bb5 can be tried, but it seems that after the exchange on d4, the weakened b4-square should give Black good play. Perhaps the greatest merit is forcing the opponent into an unknown position right on move six. 6... c5d4 Definitely the most natural reply, since the b4-square can be used by Black's pieces. 7. c3d4 7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5 8... h6f5 9. b1c3 9... c8d7 10. e1g1 This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board. 10... a7a6 11. b5c6 11... d7c6 Taking with the queen is also possible. 12. c3e2 Here the pawn on a4 is quite useful, since the bishop cannot go to b5. It turns out that Black is in some danger in this position. Apart from the lack of development and the king in the center, there's a problem with the knight on f5, which isn't very stable. Black should always watch out for g2-g4. White's last move is very accurate, since he waits for the bishop to go to e7 before seriously considering g2-g4. Meanwhile, the knight's position is improved, since it can go to f4 and later h5 or d3. 12... f8e7 13. b2b3 Another subtle move. The path of the bishop is open to a3, and this will be quite useful. 13... e8c8 The king goes to the wrong side of the board. More than anything, this is a positional mistake: White's attack is simply much faster. 14. c1d2 The human reaction, simply preparing b4-b5 and mate. 14... c8b8 After castling queenside, Kb8 is the first move that should be considered. 15. b3b4 15... d8c8 16. a1b1 16... c6d7 17. b4b5 The fatal mistake. Black should close the queenside at any cost with a6-a5. 17... a6b5 18. a4b5 18... c8c4 19. d1b3 There are options, but this is simple and effective. If Black does nothing, White can play Rb2-Ra1 and double on the a-file. 19... g7g5 Seeking some counterplay. 20. h2h3 20... h7h5 21. d2g5 |
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