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62... c2c1 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. a2a4 In the open sea that is the theory of the Italian Opening, this move is a breath of fresh air, albeit a small one, since the positions are so similar that only those who have studied dozens of hours can begin to understand the subtle differences. In my database, this is only the 13th most popular move. To give you an idea, even 4.Bxf7+ has more games played (although I didn't check for double games or games played on blitz; that would be too much). 4... g8f6 5. d2d3 As I wrote before, 4.a4 is a very small breath of fresh air. After 5.d3 we're back to hundreds of games, although this is better than the customary thousands. To be fair, many transpositions are still possible. 5... d7d6 6. a4a5 Following the principle, Whoever says A must say B. Or, paraphrasing it: If you play a4, you must play a5. 6... c5b4 The position is finally gaining independent value. 7. c1d2 7... b4d2 8. b1d2 8... e8g8 9. e1g1 9... c6e7 The thematic maneuver is new in this position. 10. c2c3 10... e7g6 11. f1e1 11... h7h6 Gukesh is preparing Nh7-g5, exchanging a pair of knights. The computer suggests another plan: 12. d3d4 12... f6h7 13. e1e3 A good move, since the rook is useful on the third rank. There are options of equal value, the position of a \"slow\" character, meaning that many plans are possible. 13... h7g5 14. f3g5 14... d8g5 15. g2g3 Restricting Black's knight. 15... c8g4 This is inaccurate due to White's surprising reply. Black can keep only a small disadvantage, normal in opening play, with many moves. 16. h2h4 Black now must place the queen in a dangerous square or go to a worse endgame. 16... g5h5 The best decision. 17. d1b3 17... a8b8 18. d2f1 Preparing Nh2 and then Be2. Black's queen is in danger. 18... g6e7 Releasing the g6-square for the queen. 19. f1h2 19... g4d7 20. c4e2 Black's pieces are forced back; everything starts to go wrong. 20... h5g6 21. d4e5 21... d6e5 22. a1d1 22... d7e6 23. b3b5 The black queen remains poorly placed, a contrast to the activity of the white queen. 23... e7c6 24. a5a6 24... e6c8 25. h4h5 25... g6f6 26. e3f3 26... f6e6 27. e2c4 27... e6e7 28. b5a4 This move doesn't make a good impression. The queen was very well-placed on b5; it's a pity to move it back. 28... c6d8 29. a6b7 29... c8b7 Despite the weakened pawn structure, Black's position isn't so horrible anymore. 30. f3e3 30... b7c6 31. a4a2 31... d8b7 The knight returns to the game. 32. b2b4 32... b7d6 33. c4d5 33... c6d5 34. d1d5 The position remains unpleasant, but Black can defend with careful play. 34... e7e6 35. e3e2 35... c7c6 36. d5a5 36... e6a2 37. a5a2 37... f8c8 Preparing c6-c5, after which the draw is close. 38. h2g4 38... c6c5 39. b4c5 39... c8c5 40. a2a7 40... c5c3 41. a7d7 A very good practical attempt. 41... d6e8 After this move, the position again becomes quite difficult to defend. 42. g4e5 42... e8f6 43. d7e7 43... b8b4 44. g3g4 Defending the pawn on h5 and creating mating threats. 44... c3c5 Taking on e4 loses immediately: 45. f2f3 Protecting the pawn chain. 45... g8f8 A losing move, but the position was already too difficult. 46. e7f7 46... f8e8 47. e5d3 47... b4b1 48. g1g2 48... c5c3 49. d3e5 49... b1b5 50. f7g7 50... b5e5 51. e2a2 51... e8f8 52. g7g6 52... f6e4 The best, otherwise White just captures on h6 and wins easily. 53. a2e2 Excellent play. 53... e5g5 54. g6h6 54... e4c5 55. h6c6 White is winning because apart from the dangerous passed pawns, Black's pieces are without coordination. 55... c5a4 56. c6a6 56... a4c5 57. a6a8 57... f8f7 58. a8a7 58... f7f6 59. e2e8 After this mistake, Gukesh finally escapes with a miracle draw. 59... c5e6 60. h5h6 60... g5e5 The only drawing move; Gukesh shows great tenacity to save the game. Black's pieces surprisingly come alive just in time. 61. a7a6 61... c3c2 62. g2f1 White has to accept the draw. |
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63. f1f2 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. a2a4 In the open sea that is the theory of the Italian Opening, this move is a breath of fresh air, albeit a small one, since the positions are so similar that only those who have studied dozens of hours can begin to understand the subtle differences. In my database, this is only the 13th most popular move. To give you an idea, even 4.Bxf7+ has more games played (although I didn't check for double games or games played on blitz; that would be too much). 4... g8f6 5. d2d3 As I wrote before, 4.a4 is a very small breath of fresh air. After 5.d3 we're back to hundreds of games, although this is better than the customary thousands. To be fair, many transpositions are still possible. 5... d7d6 6. a4a5 Following the principle, Whoever says A must say B. Or, paraphrasing it: If you play a4, you must play a5. 6... c5b4 The position is finally gaining independent value. 7. c1d2 7... b4d2 8. b1d2 8... e8g8 9. e1g1 9... c6e7 The thematic maneuver is new in this position. 10. c2c3 10... e7g6 11. f1e1 11... h7h6 Gukesh is preparing Nh7-g5, exchanging a pair of knights. The computer suggests another plan: 12. d3d4 12... f6h7 13. e1e3 A good move, since the rook is useful on the third rank. There are options of equal value, the position of a \"slow\" character, meaning that many plans are possible. 13... h7g5 14. f3g5 14... d8g5 15. g2g3 Restricting Black's knight. 15... c8g4 This is inaccurate due to White's surprising reply. Black can keep only a small disadvantage, normal in opening play, with many moves. 16. h2h4 Black now must place the queen in a dangerous square or go to a worse endgame. 16... g5h5 The best decision. 17. d1b3 17... a8b8 18. d2f1 Preparing Nh2 and then Be2. Black's queen is in danger. 18... g6e7 Releasing the g6-square for the queen. 19. f1h2 19... g4d7 20. c4e2 Black's pieces are forced back; everything starts to go wrong. 20... h5g6 21. d4e5 21... d6e5 22. a1d1 22... d7e6 23. b3b5 The black queen remains poorly placed, a contrast to the activity of the white queen. 23... e7c6 24. a5a6 24... e6c8 25. h4h5 25... g6f6 26. e3f3 26... f6e6 27. e2c4 27... e6e7 28. b5a4 This move doesn't make a good impression. The queen was very well-placed on b5; it's a pity to move it back. 28... c6d8 29. a6b7 29... c8b7 Despite the weakened pawn structure, Black's position isn't so horrible anymore. 30. f3e3 30... b7c6 31. a4a2 31... d8b7 The knight returns to the game. 32. b2b4 32... b7d6 33. c4d5 33... c6d5 34. d1d5 The position remains unpleasant, but Black can defend with careful play. 34... e7e6 35. e3e2 35... c7c6 36. d5a5 36... e6a2 37. a5a2 37... f8c8 Preparing c6-c5, after which the draw is close. 38. h2g4 38... c6c5 39. b4c5 39... c8c5 40. a2a7 40... c5c3 41. a7d7 A very good practical attempt. 41... d6e8 After this move, the position again becomes quite difficult to defend. 42. g4e5 42... e8f6 43. d7e7 43... b8b4 44. g3g4 Defending the pawn on h5 and creating mating threats. 44... c3c5 Taking on e4 loses immediately: 45. f2f3 Protecting the pawn chain. 45... g8f8 A losing move, but the position was already too difficult. 46. e7f7 46... f8e8 47. e5d3 47... b4b1 48. g1g2 48... c5c3 49. d3e5 49... b1b5 50. f7g7 50... b5e5 51. e2a2 51... e8f8 52. g7g6 52... f6e4 The best, otherwise White just captures on h6 and wins easily. 53. a2e2 Excellent play. 53... e5g5 54. g6h6 54... e4c5 55. h6c6 White is winning because apart from the dangerous passed pawns, Black's pieces are without coordination. 55... c5a4 56. c6a6 56... a4c5 57. a6a8 57... f8f7 58. a8a7 58... f7f6 59. e2e8 After this mistake, Gukesh finally escapes with a miracle draw. 59... c5e6 60. h5h6 60... g5e5 The only drawing move; Gukesh shows great tenacity to save the game. Black's pieces surprisingly come alive just in time. 61. a7a6 61... c3c2 62. g2f1 White has to accept the draw. 62... c2c1 |
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63... c1c2 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. a2a4 In the open sea that is the theory of the Italian Opening, this move is a breath of fresh air, albeit a small one, since the positions are so similar that only those who have studied dozens of hours can begin to understand the subtle differences. In my database, this is only the 13th most popular move. To give you an idea, even 4.Bxf7+ has more games played (although I didn't check for double games or games played on blitz; that would be too much). 4... g8f6 5. d2d3 As I wrote before, 4.a4 is a very small breath of fresh air. After 5.d3 we're back to hundreds of games, although this is better than the customary thousands. To be fair, many transpositions are still possible. 5... d7d6 6. a4a5 Following the principle, Whoever says A must say B. Or, paraphrasing it: If you play a4, you must play a5. 6... c5b4 The position is finally gaining independent value. 7. c1d2 7... b4d2 8. b1d2 8... e8g8 9. e1g1 9... c6e7 The thematic maneuver is new in this position. 10. c2c3 10... e7g6 11. f1e1 11... h7h6 Gukesh is preparing Nh7-g5, exchanging a pair of knights. The computer suggests another plan: 12. d3d4 12... f6h7 13. e1e3 A good move, since the rook is useful on the third rank. There are options of equal value, the position of a \"slow\" character, meaning that many plans are possible. 13... h7g5 14. f3g5 14... d8g5 15. g2g3 Restricting Black's knight. 15... c8g4 This is inaccurate due to White's surprising reply. Black can keep only a small disadvantage, normal in opening play, with many moves. 16. h2h4 Black now must place the queen in a dangerous square or go to a worse endgame. 16... g5h5 The best decision. 17. d1b3 17... a8b8 18. d2f1 Preparing Nh2 and then Be2. Black's queen is in danger. 18... g6e7 Releasing the g6-square for the queen. 19. f1h2 19... g4d7 20. c4e2 Black's pieces are forced back; everything starts to go wrong. 20... h5g6 21. d4e5 21... d6e5 22. a1d1 22... d7e6 23. b3b5 The black queen remains poorly placed, a contrast to the activity of the white queen. 23... e7c6 24. a5a6 24... e6c8 25. h4h5 25... g6f6 26. e3f3 26... f6e6 27. e2c4 27... e6e7 28. b5a4 This move doesn't make a good impression. The queen was very well-placed on b5; it's a pity to move it back. 28... c6d8 29. a6b7 29... c8b7 Despite the weakened pawn structure, Black's position isn't so horrible anymore. 30. f3e3 30... b7c6 31. a4a2 31... d8b7 The knight returns to the game. 32. b2b4 32... b7d6 33. c4d5 33... c6d5 34. d1d5 The position remains unpleasant, but Black can defend with careful play. 34... e7e6 35. e3e2 35... c7c6 36. d5a5 36... e6a2 37. a5a2 37... f8c8 Preparing c6-c5, after which the draw is close. 38. h2g4 38... c6c5 39. b4c5 39... c8c5 40. a2a7 40... c5c3 41. a7d7 A very good practical attempt. 41... d6e8 After this move, the position again becomes quite difficult to defend. 42. g4e5 42... e8f6 43. d7e7 43... b8b4 44. g3g4 Defending the pawn on h5 and creating mating threats. 44... c3c5 Taking on e4 loses immediately: 45. f2f3 Protecting the pawn chain. 45... g8f8 A losing move, but the position was already too difficult. 46. e7f7 46... f8e8 47. e5d3 47... b4b1 48. g1g2 48... c5c3 49. d3e5 49... b1b5 50. f7g7 50... b5e5 51. e2a2 51... e8f8 52. g7g6 52... f6e4 The best, otherwise White just captures on h6 and wins easily. 53. a2e2 Excellent play. 53... e5g5 54. g6h6 54... e4c5 55. h6c6 White is winning because apart from the dangerous passed pawns, Black's pieces are without coordination. 55... c5a4 56. c6a6 56... a4c5 57. a6a8 57... f8f7 58. a8a7 58... f7f6 59. e2e8 After this mistake, Gukesh finally escapes with a miracle draw. 59... c5e6 60. h5h6 60... g5e5 The only drawing move; Gukesh shows great tenacity to save the game. Black's pieces surprisingly come alive just in time. 61. a7a6 61... c3c2 62. g2f1 White has to accept the draw. 62... c2c1 63. f1f2 |
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64. f2f1 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. a2a4 In the open sea that is the theory of the Italian Opening, this move is a breath of fresh air, albeit a small one, since the positions are so similar that only those who have studied dozens of hours can begin to understand the subtle differences. In my database, this is only the 13th most popular move. To give you an idea, even 4.Bxf7+ has more games played (although I didn't check for double games or games played on blitz; that would be too much). 4... g8f6 5. d2d3 As I wrote before, 4.a4 is a very small breath of fresh air. After 5.d3 we're back to hundreds of games, although this is better than the customary thousands. To be fair, many transpositions are still possible. 5... d7d6 6. a4a5 Following the principle, Whoever says A must say B. Or, paraphrasing it: If you play a4, you must play a5. 6... c5b4 The position is finally gaining independent value. 7. c1d2 7... b4d2 8. b1d2 8... e8g8 9. e1g1 9... c6e7 The thematic maneuver is new in this position. 10. c2c3 10... e7g6 11. f1e1 11... h7h6 Gukesh is preparing Nh7-g5, exchanging a pair of knights. The computer suggests another plan: 12. d3d4 12... f6h7 13. e1e3 A good move, since the rook is useful on the third rank. There are options of equal value, the position of a \"slow\" character, meaning that many plans are possible. 13... h7g5 14. f3g5 14... d8g5 15. g2g3 Restricting Black's knight. 15... c8g4 This is inaccurate due to White's surprising reply. Black can keep only a small disadvantage, normal in opening play, with many moves. 16. h2h4 Black now must place the queen in a dangerous square or go to a worse endgame. 16... g5h5 The best decision. 17. d1b3 17... a8b8 18. d2f1 Preparing Nh2 and then Be2. Black's queen is in danger. 18... g6e7 Releasing the g6-square for the queen. 19. f1h2 19... g4d7 20. c4e2 Black's pieces are forced back; everything starts to go wrong. 20... h5g6 21. d4e5 21... d6e5 22. a1d1 22... d7e6 23. b3b5 The black queen remains poorly placed, a contrast to the activity of the white queen. 23... e7c6 24. a5a6 24... e6c8 25. h4h5 25... g6f6 26. e3f3 26... f6e6 27. e2c4 27... e6e7 28. b5a4 This move doesn't make a good impression. The queen was very well-placed on b5; it's a pity to move it back. 28... c6d8 29. a6b7 29... c8b7 Despite the weakened pawn structure, Black's position isn't so horrible anymore. 30. f3e3 30... b7c6 31. a4a2 31... d8b7 The knight returns to the game. 32. b2b4 32... b7d6 33. c4d5 33... c6d5 34. d1d5 The position remains unpleasant, but Black can defend with careful play. 34... e7e6 35. e3e2 35... c7c6 36. d5a5 36... e6a2 37. a5a2 37... f8c8 Preparing c6-c5, after which the draw is close. 38. h2g4 38... c6c5 39. b4c5 39... c8c5 40. a2a7 40... c5c3 41. a7d7 A very good practical attempt. 41... d6e8 After this move, the position again becomes quite difficult to defend. 42. g4e5 42... e8f6 43. d7e7 43... b8b4 44. g3g4 Defending the pawn on h5 and creating mating threats. 44... c3c5 Taking on e4 loses immediately: 45. f2f3 Protecting the pawn chain. 45... g8f8 A losing move, but the position was already too difficult. 46. e7f7 46... f8e8 47. e5d3 47... b4b1 48. g1g2 48... c5c3 49. d3e5 49... b1b5 50. f7g7 50... b5e5 51. e2a2 51... e8f8 52. g7g6 52... f6e4 The best, otherwise White just captures on h6 and wins easily. 53. a2e2 Excellent play. 53... e5g5 54. g6h6 54... e4c5 55. h6c6 White is winning because apart from the dangerous passed pawns, Black's pieces are without coordination. 55... c5a4 56. c6a6 56... a4c5 57. a6a8 57... f8f7 58. a8a7 58... f7f6 59. e2e8 After this mistake, Gukesh finally escapes with a miracle draw. 59... c5e6 60. h5h6 60... g5e5 The only drawing move; Gukesh shows great tenacity to save the game. Black's pieces surprisingly come alive just in time. 61. a7a6 61... c3c2 62. g2f1 White has to accept the draw. 62... c2c1 63. f1f2 63... c1c2 |
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64... c2c1 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. a2a4 In the open sea that is the theory of the Italian Opening, this move is a breath of fresh air, albeit a small one, since the positions are so similar that only those who have studied dozens of hours can begin to understand the subtle differences. In my database, this is only the 13th most popular move. To give you an idea, even 4.Bxf7+ has more games played (although I didn't check for double games or games played on blitz; that would be too much). 4... g8f6 5. d2d3 As I wrote before, 4.a4 is a very small breath of fresh air. After 5.d3 we're back to hundreds of games, although this is better than the customary thousands. To be fair, many transpositions are still possible. 5... d7d6 6. a4a5 Following the principle, Whoever says A must say B. Or, paraphrasing it: If you play a4, you must play a5. 6... c5b4 The position is finally gaining independent value. 7. c1d2 7... b4d2 8. b1d2 8... e8g8 9. e1g1 9... c6e7 The thematic maneuver is new in this position. 10. c2c3 10... e7g6 11. f1e1 11... h7h6 Gukesh is preparing Nh7-g5, exchanging a pair of knights. The computer suggests another plan: 12. d3d4 12... f6h7 13. e1e3 A good move, since the rook is useful on the third rank. There are options of equal value, the position of a \"slow\" character, meaning that many plans are possible. 13... h7g5 14. f3g5 14... d8g5 15. g2g3 Restricting Black's knight. 15... c8g4 This is inaccurate due to White's surprising reply. Black can keep only a small disadvantage, normal in opening play, with many moves. 16. h2h4 Black now must place the queen in a dangerous square or go to a worse endgame. 16... g5h5 The best decision. 17. d1b3 17... a8b8 18. d2f1 Preparing Nh2 and then Be2. Black's queen is in danger. 18... g6e7 Releasing the g6-square for the queen. 19. f1h2 19... g4d7 20. c4e2 Black's pieces are forced back; everything starts to go wrong. 20... h5g6 21. d4e5 21... d6e5 22. a1d1 22... d7e6 23. b3b5 The black queen remains poorly placed, a contrast to the activity of the white queen. 23... e7c6 24. a5a6 24... e6c8 25. h4h5 25... g6f6 26. e3f3 26... f6e6 27. e2c4 27... e6e7 28. b5a4 This move doesn't make a good impression. The queen was very well-placed on b5; it's a pity to move it back. 28... c6d8 29. a6b7 29... c8b7 Despite the weakened pawn structure, Black's position isn't so horrible anymore. 30. f3e3 30... b7c6 31. a4a2 31... d8b7 The knight returns to the game. 32. b2b4 32... b7d6 33. c4d5 33... c6d5 34. d1d5 The position remains unpleasant, but Black can defend with careful play. 34... e7e6 35. e3e2 35... c7c6 36. d5a5 36... e6a2 37. a5a2 37... f8c8 Preparing c6-c5, after which the draw is close. 38. h2g4 38... c6c5 39. b4c5 39... c8c5 40. a2a7 40... c5c3 41. a7d7 A very good practical attempt. 41... d6e8 After this move, the position again becomes quite difficult to defend. 42. g4e5 42... e8f6 43. d7e7 43... b8b4 44. g3g4 Defending the pawn on h5 and creating mating threats. 44... c3c5 Taking on e4 loses immediately: 45. f2f3 Protecting the pawn chain. 45... g8f8 A losing move, but the position was already too difficult. 46. e7f7 46... f8e8 47. e5d3 47... b4b1 48. g1g2 48... c5c3 49. d3e5 49... b1b5 50. f7g7 50... b5e5 51. e2a2 51... e8f8 52. g7g6 52... f6e4 The best, otherwise White just captures on h6 and wins easily. 53. a2e2 Excellent play. 53... e5g5 54. g6h6 54... e4c5 55. h6c6 White is winning because apart from the dangerous passed pawns, Black's pieces are without coordination. 55... c5a4 56. c6a6 56... a4c5 57. a6a8 57... f8f7 58. a8a7 58... f7f6 59. e2e8 After this mistake, Gukesh finally escapes with a miracle draw. 59... c5e6 60. h5h6 60... g5e5 The only drawing move; Gukesh shows great tenacity to save the game. Black's pieces surprisingly come alive just in time. 61. a7a6 61... c3c2 62. g2f1 White has to accept the draw. 62... c2c1 63. f1f2 63... c1c2 64. f2f1 |
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65. f1f2 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. a2a4 In the open sea that is the theory of the Italian Opening, this move is a breath of fresh air, albeit a small one, since the positions are so similar that only those who have studied dozens of hours can begin to understand the subtle differences. In my database, this is only the 13th most popular move. To give you an idea, even 4.Bxf7+ has more games played (although I didn't check for double games or games played on blitz; that would be too much). 4... g8f6 5. d2d3 As I wrote before, 4.a4 is a very small breath of fresh air. After 5.d3 we're back to hundreds of games, although this is better than the customary thousands. To be fair, many transpositions are still possible. 5... d7d6 6. a4a5 Following the principle, Whoever says A must say B. Or, paraphrasing it: If you play a4, you must play a5. 6... c5b4 The position is finally gaining independent value. 7. c1d2 7... b4d2 8. b1d2 8... e8g8 9. e1g1 9... c6e7 The thematic maneuver is new in this position. 10. c2c3 10... e7g6 11. f1e1 11... h7h6 Gukesh is preparing Nh7-g5, exchanging a pair of knights. The computer suggests another plan: 12. d3d4 12... f6h7 13. e1e3 A good move, since the rook is useful on the third rank. There are options of equal value, the position of a \"slow\" character, meaning that many plans are possible. 13... h7g5 14. f3g5 14... d8g5 15. g2g3 Restricting Black's knight. 15... c8g4 This is inaccurate due to White's surprising reply. Black can keep only a small disadvantage, normal in opening play, with many moves. 16. h2h4 Black now must place the queen in a dangerous square or go to a worse endgame. 16... g5h5 The best decision. 17. d1b3 17... a8b8 18. d2f1 Preparing Nh2 and then Be2. Black's queen is in danger. 18... g6e7 Releasing the g6-square for the queen. 19. f1h2 19... g4d7 20. c4e2 Black's pieces are forced back; everything starts to go wrong. 20... h5g6 21. d4e5 21... d6e5 22. a1d1 22... d7e6 23. b3b5 The black queen remains poorly placed, a contrast to the activity of the white queen. 23... e7c6 24. a5a6 24... e6c8 25. h4h5 25... g6f6 26. e3f3 26... f6e6 27. e2c4 27... e6e7 28. b5a4 This move doesn't make a good impression. The queen was very well-placed on b5; it's a pity to move it back. 28... c6d8 29. a6b7 29... c8b7 Despite the weakened pawn structure, Black's position isn't so horrible anymore. 30. f3e3 30... b7c6 31. a4a2 31... d8b7 The knight returns to the game. 32. b2b4 32... b7d6 33. c4d5 33... c6d5 34. d1d5 The position remains unpleasant, but Black can defend with careful play. 34... e7e6 35. e3e2 35... c7c6 36. d5a5 36... e6a2 37. a5a2 37... f8c8 Preparing c6-c5, after which the draw is close. 38. h2g4 38... c6c5 39. b4c5 39... c8c5 40. a2a7 40... c5c3 41. a7d7 A very good practical attempt. 41... d6e8 After this move, the position again becomes quite difficult to defend. 42. g4e5 42... e8f6 43. d7e7 43... b8b4 44. g3g4 Defending the pawn on h5 and creating mating threats. 44... c3c5 Taking on e4 loses immediately: 45. f2f3 Protecting the pawn chain. 45... g8f8 A losing move, but the position was already too difficult. 46. e7f7 46... f8e8 47. e5d3 47... b4b1 48. g1g2 48... c5c3 49. d3e5 49... b1b5 50. f7g7 50... b5e5 51. e2a2 51... e8f8 52. g7g6 52... f6e4 The best, otherwise White just captures on h6 and wins easily. 53. a2e2 Excellent play. 53... e5g5 54. g6h6 54... e4c5 55. h6c6 White is winning because apart from the dangerous passed pawns, Black's pieces are without coordination. 55... c5a4 56. c6a6 56... a4c5 57. a6a8 57... f8f7 58. a8a7 58... f7f6 59. e2e8 After this mistake, Gukesh finally escapes with a miracle draw. 59... c5e6 60. h5h6 60... g5e5 The only drawing move; Gukesh shows great tenacity to save the game. Black's pieces surprisingly come alive just in time. 61. a7a6 61... c3c2 62. g2f1 White has to accept the draw. 62... c2c1 63. f1f2 63... c1c2 64. f2f1 64... c2c1 |
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65... c1c2 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. a2a4 In the open sea that is the theory of the Italian Opening, this move is a breath of fresh air, albeit a small one, since the positions are so similar that only those who have studied dozens of hours can begin to understand the subtle differences. In my database, this is only the 13th most popular move. To give you an idea, even 4.Bxf7+ has more games played (although I didn't check for double games or games played on blitz; that would be too much). 4... g8f6 5. d2d3 As I wrote before, 4.a4 is a very small breath of fresh air. After 5.d3 we're back to hundreds of games, although this is better than the customary thousands. To be fair, many transpositions are still possible. 5... d7d6 6. a4a5 Following the principle, Whoever says A must say B. Or, paraphrasing it: If you play a4, you must play a5. 6... c5b4 The position is finally gaining independent value. 7. c1d2 7... b4d2 8. b1d2 8... e8g8 9. e1g1 9... c6e7 The thematic maneuver is new in this position. 10. c2c3 10... e7g6 11. f1e1 11... h7h6 Gukesh is preparing Nh7-g5, exchanging a pair of knights. The computer suggests another plan: 12. d3d4 12... f6h7 13. e1e3 A good move, since the rook is useful on the third rank. There are options of equal value, the position of a \"slow\" character, meaning that many plans are possible. 13... h7g5 14. f3g5 14... d8g5 15. g2g3 Restricting Black's knight. 15... c8g4 This is inaccurate due to White's surprising reply. Black can keep only a small disadvantage, normal in opening play, with many moves. 16. h2h4 Black now must place the queen in a dangerous square or go to a worse endgame. 16... g5h5 The best decision. 17. d1b3 17... a8b8 18. d2f1 Preparing Nh2 and then Be2. Black's queen is in danger. 18... g6e7 Releasing the g6-square for the queen. 19. f1h2 19... g4d7 20. c4e2 Black's pieces are forced back; everything starts to go wrong. 20... h5g6 21. d4e5 21... d6e5 22. a1d1 22... d7e6 23. b3b5 The black queen remains poorly placed, a contrast to the activity of the white queen. 23... e7c6 24. a5a6 24... e6c8 25. h4h5 25... g6f6 26. e3f3 26... f6e6 27. e2c4 27... e6e7 28. b5a4 This move doesn't make a good impression. The queen was very well-placed on b5; it's a pity to move it back. 28... c6d8 29. a6b7 29... c8b7 Despite the weakened pawn structure, Black's position isn't so horrible anymore. 30. f3e3 30... b7c6 31. a4a2 31... d8b7 The knight returns to the game. 32. b2b4 32... b7d6 33. c4d5 33... c6d5 34. d1d5 The position remains unpleasant, but Black can defend with careful play. 34... e7e6 35. e3e2 35... c7c6 36. d5a5 36... e6a2 37. a5a2 37... f8c8 Preparing c6-c5, after which the draw is close. 38. h2g4 38... c6c5 39. b4c5 39... c8c5 40. a2a7 40... c5c3 41. a7d7 A very good practical attempt. 41... d6e8 After this move, the position again becomes quite difficult to defend. 42. g4e5 42... e8f6 43. d7e7 43... b8b4 44. g3g4 Defending the pawn on h5 and creating mating threats. 44... c3c5 Taking on e4 loses immediately: 45. f2f3 Protecting the pawn chain. 45... g8f8 A losing move, but the position was already too difficult. 46. e7f7 46... f8e8 47. e5d3 47... b4b1 48. g1g2 48... c5c3 49. d3e5 49... b1b5 50. f7g7 50... b5e5 51. e2a2 51... e8f8 52. g7g6 52... f6e4 The best, otherwise White just captures on h6 and wins easily. 53. a2e2 Excellent play. 53... e5g5 54. g6h6 54... e4c5 55. h6c6 White is winning because apart from the dangerous passed pawns, Black's pieces are without coordination. 55... c5a4 56. c6a6 56... a4c5 57. a6a8 57... f8f7 58. a8a7 58... f7f6 59. e2e8 After this mistake, Gukesh finally escapes with a miracle draw. 59... c5e6 60. h5h6 60... g5e5 The only drawing move; Gukesh shows great tenacity to save the game. Black's pieces surprisingly come alive just in time. 61. a7a6 61... c3c2 62. g2f1 White has to accept the draw. 62... c2c1 63. f1f2 63... c1c2 64. f2f1 64... c2c1 65. f1f2 |
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66. f2f1 | 1. e2e4 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1c4 3... f8c5 4. a2a4 In the open sea that is the theory of the Italian Opening, this move is a breath of fresh air, albeit a small one, since the positions are so similar that only those who have studied dozens of hours can begin to understand the subtle differences. In my database, this is only the 13th most popular move. To give you an idea, even 4.Bxf7+ has more games played (although I didn't check for double games or games played on blitz; that would be too much). 4... g8f6 5. d2d3 As I wrote before, 4.a4 is a very small breath of fresh air. After 5.d3 we're back to hundreds of games, although this is better than the customary thousands. To be fair, many transpositions are still possible. 5... d7d6 6. a4a5 Following the principle, Whoever says A must say B. Or, paraphrasing it: If you play a4, you must play a5. 6... c5b4 The position is finally gaining independent value. 7. c1d2 7... b4d2 8. b1d2 8... e8g8 9. e1g1 9... c6e7 The thematic maneuver is new in this position. 10. c2c3 10... e7g6 11. f1e1 11... h7h6 Gukesh is preparing Nh7-g5, exchanging a pair of knights. The computer suggests another plan: 12. d3d4 12... f6h7 13. e1e3 A good move, since the rook is useful on the third rank. There are options of equal value, the position of a \"slow\" character, meaning that many plans are possible. 13... h7g5 14. f3g5 14... d8g5 15. g2g3 Restricting Black's knight. 15... c8g4 This is inaccurate due to White's surprising reply. Black can keep only a small disadvantage, normal in opening play, with many moves. 16. h2h4 Black now must place the queen in a dangerous square or go to a worse endgame. 16... g5h5 The best decision. 17. d1b3 17... a8b8 18. d2f1 Preparing Nh2 and then Be2. Black's queen is in danger. 18... g6e7 Releasing the g6-square for the queen. 19. f1h2 19... g4d7 20. c4e2 Black's pieces are forced back; everything starts to go wrong. 20... h5g6 21. d4e5 21... d6e5 22. a1d1 22... d7e6 23. b3b5 The black queen remains poorly placed, a contrast to the activity of the white queen. 23... e7c6 24. a5a6 24... e6c8 25. h4h5 25... g6f6 26. e3f3 26... f6e6 27. e2c4 27... e6e7 28. b5a4 This move doesn't make a good impression. The queen was very well-placed on b5; it's a pity to move it back. 28... c6d8 29. a6b7 29... c8b7 Despite the weakened pawn structure, Black's position isn't so horrible anymore. 30. f3e3 30... b7c6 31. a4a2 31... d8b7 The knight returns to the game. 32. b2b4 32... b7d6 33. c4d5 33... c6d5 34. d1d5 The position remains unpleasant, but Black can defend with careful play. 34... e7e6 35. e3e2 35... c7c6 36. d5a5 36... e6a2 37. a5a2 37... f8c8 Preparing c6-c5, after which the draw is close. 38. h2g4 38... c6c5 39. b4c5 39... c8c5 40. a2a7 40... c5c3 41. a7d7 A very good practical attempt. 41... d6e8 After this move, the position again becomes quite difficult to defend. 42. g4e5 42... e8f6 43. d7e7 43... b8b4 44. g3g4 Defending the pawn on h5 and creating mating threats. 44... c3c5 Taking on e4 loses immediately: 45. f2f3 Protecting the pawn chain. 45... g8f8 A losing move, but the position was already too difficult. 46. e7f7 46... f8e8 47. e5d3 47... b4b1 48. g1g2 48... c5c3 49. d3e5 49... b1b5 50. f7g7 50... b5e5 51. e2a2 51... e8f8 52. g7g6 52... f6e4 The best, otherwise White just captures on h6 and wins easily. 53. a2e2 Excellent play. 53... e5g5 54. g6h6 54... e4c5 55. h6c6 White is winning because apart from the dangerous passed pawns, Black's pieces are without coordination. 55... c5a4 56. c6a6 56... a4c5 57. a6a8 57... f8f7 58. a8a7 58... f7f6 59. e2e8 After this mistake, Gukesh finally escapes with a miracle draw. 59... c5e6 60. h5h6 60... g5e5 The only drawing move; Gukesh shows great tenacity to save the game. Black's pieces surprisingly come alive just in time. 61. a7a6 61... c3c2 62. g2f1 White has to accept the draw. 62... c2c1 63. f1f2 63... c1c2 64. f2f1 64... c2c1 65. f1f2 65... c1c2 |
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2. g1f3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 |
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2... d7d6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 |
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3. c2c3 | An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 |
3... g8f6 | 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. |
4. h2h3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. |
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4... c8d7 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 |
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5. f1d3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 |
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5... b8c6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 |
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6. d3c2 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 |
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6... a8c8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 |
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7. e1g1 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 |
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7... g7g5 | A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 |
8. d2d4 | This is also well-known from similar positions. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. |
8... g5g4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. |
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9. d4d5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 |
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9... g4f3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 |
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10. d5c6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 |
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10... d7c6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 |
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11. d1f3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 |
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11... h8g8 | This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 |
12. f1d1 | This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. |
12... e7e6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. |
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13. b1d2 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 |
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13... b7b5 | Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 |
14. a2a4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. |
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14... a7a6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 |
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15. a4b5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 |
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15... a6b5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 |
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16. d2f1 | White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 |
16... f6d7 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. |
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17. f1g3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 |
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17... d7e5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 |
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18. f3h5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 |
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18... g8g7 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 |
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19. g1h2 | A good plan, preparing f2-f4. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 |
19... d8f6 | It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. |
20. f2f4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. |
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20... e5d7 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 |
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21. h5e2 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 |
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21... f6d8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 |
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22. e4e5 | One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 |
22... d8h4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. |
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23. g3e4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 |
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23... c6e4 | A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 |
24. c2e4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. |
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24... d6d5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 |
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25. e2b5 | The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 |
25... c5c4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. |
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26. a1a7 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 |
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26... c8d8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 |
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27. e4d5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 |
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27... e6d5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 |
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28. b5d5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 |
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28... h4e7 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 |
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29. a7a8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 |
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29... d8a8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 |
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30. d5a8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 |
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30... e7d8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 |
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31. a8b7 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 |
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31... f8c5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 |
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32. f4f5 | Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 |
32... c5b6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. |
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33. c1h6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 |
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33... g7g8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 |
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34. h2h1 | The cleanest way to finish the game. White removes the king so that e5-e6 becomes a threat. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 33... g7g8 |
34... d8c7 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 33... g7g8 34. h2h1 The cleanest way to finish the game. White removes the king so that e5-e6 becomes a threat. |
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35. b7d5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 33... g7g8 34. h2h1 The cleanest way to finish the game. White removes the king so that e5-e6 becomes a threat. 34... d8c7 |
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35... g8g3 | Black cannot stop e5-e6. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 33... g7g8 34. h2h1 The cleanest way to finish the game. White removes the king so that e5-e6 becomes a threat. 34... d8c7 35. b7d5 |
36. e5e6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 33... g7g8 34. h2h1 The cleanest way to finish the game. White removes the king so that e5-e6 becomes a threat. 34... d8c7 35. b7d5 35... g8g3 Black cannot stop e5-e6. |
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36... f7e6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 33... g7g8 34. h2h1 The cleanest way to finish the game. White removes the king so that e5-e6 becomes a threat. 34... d8c7 35. b7d5 35... g8g3 Black cannot stop e5-e6. 36. e5e6 |
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37. d5e6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 33... g7g8 34. h2h1 The cleanest way to finish the game. White removes the king so that e5-e6 becomes a threat. 34... d8c7 35. b7d5 35... g8g3 Black cannot stop e5-e6. 36. e5e6 36... f7e6 |
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37... e8d8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 33... g7g8 34. h2h1 The cleanest way to finish the game. White removes the king so that e5-e6 becomes a threat. 34... d8c7 35. b7d5 35... g8g3 Black cannot stop e5-e6. 36. e5e6 36... f7e6 37. d5e6 |
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38. h6f4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... d7d6 3. c2c3 An interesting and popular Sicilian sideline. 3... g8f6 4.Be2 is historically the main move, but the one played and 4.Bd3 are also quite popular. 4. h2h3 4... c8d7 5. f1d3 5... b8c6 6. d3c2 6... a8c8 7. e1g1 7... g7g5 A new move and an unsuccessful one. This idea is known in similar positions, although not in this exact one. Black could achieve a good position, were it not for White's accurate reply. 8. d2d4 This is also well-known from similar positions. 8... g5g4 9. d4d5 9... g4f3 10. d5c6 10... d7c6 11. d1f3 11... h8g8 This is Black's best option; he should forget about castling. 12. f1d1 This allows Black a difficult move to activate the queen, reducing White's advantage. 12... e7e6 13. b1d2 13... b7b5 Prevents the knight from going to c4, but this opens the queenside and makes things even worse. 14. a2a4 14... a7a6 15. a4b5 15... a6b5 16. d2f1 White is just positionally winning. Black's king has nowhere to hide. 16... f6d7 17. f1g3 17... d7e5 18. f3h5 18... g8g7 19. g1h2 A good plan, preparing f2-f4. 19... d8f6 It's hard to offer recommendations, but it's clear that this move doesn't improve Black's position. 20. f2f4 20... e5d7 21. h5e2 21... f6d8 22. e4e5 One of many good moves for White. Maybe this one is the most incisive. 22... d8h4 23. g3e4 23... c6e4 A horrible move to play, but there's nothing much better. 24. c2e4 24... d6d5 25. e2b5 The problem is not that White is a pawn up, but that he is going to sac the bishop on d5 and play with three pawns and a devastating attack in exchange for the piece. 25... c5c4 26. a1a7 26... c8d8 27. e4d5 27... e6d5 28. b5d5 28... h4e7 29. a7a8 29... d8a8 30. d5a8 30... e7d8 31. a8b7 31... f8c5 32. f4f5 Opening the bishop's diagonal and supporting e5-e6. 32... c5b6 33. c1h6 33... g7g8 34. h2h1 The cleanest way to finish the game. White removes the king so that e5-e6 becomes a threat. 34... d8c7 35. b7d5 35... g8g3 Black cannot stop e5-e6. 36. e5e6 36... f7e6 37. d5e6 37... e8d8 |
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1. d2d4 | ||
1... d7d5 | 1. d2d4 |
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2. c2c4 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 |
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2... e7e6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 |
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3. b1c3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 |
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3... g8f6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 |
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4. c4d5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 |
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4... e6d5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 |
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5. c1g5 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 4... e6d5 |
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5... f8e7 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 4... e6d5 5. c1g5 |
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6. e2e3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 4... e6d5 5. c1g5 5... f8e7 |
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6... c7c6 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 4... e6d5 5. c1g5 5... f8e7 6. e2e3 |
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7. f1d3 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 4... e6d5 5. c1g5 5... f8e7 6. e2e3 6... c7c6 |
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7... b8d7 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 4... e6d5 5. c1g5 5... f8e7 6. e2e3 6... c7c6 7. f1d3 |
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8. g1e2 | The knight development on e2 was Kasparov's favorite. White can wait by playing 8.Qc2 before deciding where the knight goes, or he can also play 8.Nf3. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 4... e6d5 5. c1g5 5... f8e7 6. e2e3 6... c7c6 7. f1d3 7... b8d7 |
8... d7f8 | Many ideas have been developed recently to give a new flavor to Black in the Exchange Variation of the Queen's Gambit. This move is one of those ideas. It's the first time Caruana has played it. | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 4... e6d5 5. c1g5 5... f8e7 6. e2e3 6... c7c6 7. f1d3 7... b8d7 8. g1e2 The knight development on e2 was Kasparov's favorite. White can wait by playing 8.Qc2 before deciding where the knight goes, or he can also play 8.Nf3. |
9. d1c2 | 1. d2d4 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... g8f6 4. c4d5 4... e6d5 5. c1g5 5... f8e7 6. e2e3 6... c7c6 7. f1d3 7... b8d7 8. g1e2 The knight development on e2 was Kasparov's favorite. White can wait by playing 8.Qc2 before deciding where the knight goes, or he can also play 8.Nf3. 8... d7f8 Many ideas have been developed recently to give a new flavor to Black in the Exchange Variation of the Queen's Gambit. This move is one of those ideas. It's the first time Caruana has played it. |
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