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8... b4c3 | Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 |
9. c2c3 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. |
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9... d8e7 | This is inaccurate. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 |
10. d4c5 | I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. |
10... d6c5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. |
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11. f3e5 | This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 |
11... c6e5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. |
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12. c3e5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 |
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12... f8d8 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 |
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13. d3c2 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 |
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13... f6g4 | Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 |
14. e5g3 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. |
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14... e6e5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 |
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15. f2f3 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 |
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15... g4f6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 |
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16. b2b3 | The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 |
16... f6h5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. |
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17. g3f2 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 |
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17... c8d7 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 |
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18. c1b2 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 |
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18... d7c6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 |
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19. a1d1 | Simple play. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 |
19... h7h6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. |
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20. h2h3 | Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 |
20... h5f6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. |
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21. f2g3 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 |
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21... d8d1 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 |
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22. f1d1 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 |
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22... a8e8 | Protecting the pawn. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 |
23. a2a4 | The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. |
23... f6h5 | The knight isn't doing anything here. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. |
24. g3f2 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. |
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24... e7g5 | A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 |
25. g2g4 | White simply wins heavy material. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. |
25... f7f5 | A desperate move. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. |
26. h3h4 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. |
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26... g5g6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 |
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27. c2f5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 |
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27... g6f7 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 |
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28. d1d6 | The clearest way to win. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 |
28... h5f6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. |
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29. g4g5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 |
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29... h6g5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 |
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30. h4g5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 |
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30... f6h5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 |
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31. f5g4 | White has many ways of winning. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 |
31... f7e7 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. |
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32. d6c6 | This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 |
32... b7c6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. |
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33. g4h5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 |
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33... e7g5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 |
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34. h5g4 | White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 |
34... e5e4 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. |
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35. g1f1 | This is already the only move to keep the advantage. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 |
35... g5g6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. |
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36. f2c2 | Again the best move and not an easy one. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 |
36... e8f8 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. |
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37. c2g2 | White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 |
37... e4f3 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. |
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38. g4e6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 |
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38... g8h7 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 |
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39. g2h3 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 |
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39... g6h6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 |
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40. f1f2 | After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 |
40... f8b8 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. |
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41. e6f5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 |
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41... g7g6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 |
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42. f5g6 | The most elegant and quickest. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 41... g7g6 |
42... h7g6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 41... g7g6 42. f5g6 The most elegant and quickest. |
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43. h3e6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 41... g7g6 42. f5g6 The most elegant and quickest. 42... h7g6 |
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43... g6h5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 41... g7g6 42. f5g6 The most elegant and quickest. 42... h7g6 43. h3e6 |
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44. b2f6 | Black's king is caught in a mating net. The threat is 45.Qf5. | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 41... g7g6 42. f5g6 The most elegant and quickest. 42... h7g6 43. h3e6 43... g6h5 |
44... h6h7 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 41... g7g6 42. f5g6 The most elegant and quickest. 42... h7g6 43. h3e6 43... g6h5 44. b2f6 Black's king is caught in a mating net. The threat is 45.Qf5. |
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45. e6e5 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 41... g7g6 42. f5g6 The most elegant and quickest. 42... h7g6 43. h3e6 43... g6h5 44. b2f6 Black's king is caught in a mating net. The threat is 45.Qf5. 44... h6h7 |
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45... h5g6 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 41... g7g6 42. f5g6 The most elegant and quickest. 42... h7g6 43. h3e6 43... g6h5 44. b2f6 Black's king is caught in a mating net. The threat is 45.Qf5. 44... h6h7 45. e6e5 |
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46. e5b8 | 1. d2d4 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... e7e6 3. b1c3 3... f8b4 4. d1c2 One of White's most solid options against the Nimzo-Indian. 4... d7d6 Probably an indication that Abdusattorov was playing for a win. In the main variations with 4...0-0, the theory is very developed, and it can be difficult to find an idea to unbalance the game. 5. e2e3 5... e8g8 6. f1d3 6... c7c5 7. g1f3 7... b8c6 8. e1g1 8... b4c3 Usually after castling in these types of positions, it's a good idea for Black to take the knight on c3, since without the pin there's always the risk of the knight coming out and the bishop being badly placed on b4. 9. c2c3 9... d8e7 This is inaccurate. 10. d4c5 I like this decision a lot. White is heading for a position with a small advantage, reducing Black's active possibilities. 10... d6c5 11. f3e5 This is the point of White's previous move: White prevents e6-e5. 11... c6e5 12. c3e5 12... f8d8 13. d3c2 13... f6g4 Abdusattorov tries to gain some activity, but this probably worsens his position. 13...b6 or 13...Bd7 leads to a normal position with a slight but comfortable advantage for White. 14. e5g3 14... e6e5 15. f2f3 15... g4f6 16. b2b3 The pawn on e5 will require protection, and there's also a plan for White with f3-f4 at some point, opening the diagonal for the dark-squared bishop. 16... f6h5 17. g3f2 17... c8d7 18. c1b2 18... d7c6 19. a1d1 Simple play. 19... h7h6 20. h2h3 Both players improve their position slowly. At this point, it seemed that nothing drastic would happen soon, but we're in for a surprise. 20... h5f6 21. f2g3 21... d8d1 22. f1d1 22... a8e8 Protecting the pawn. 23. a2a4 The idea behind this move is probably to anticipate a possible a6-b5 plan by Black. 23... f6h5 The knight isn't doing anything here. 24. g3f2 24... e7g5 A surprising blunder by a player who is usually very alert to tactical details. 25. g2g4 White simply wins heavy material. 25... f7f5 A desperate move. 26. h3h4 26... g5g6 27. c2f5 27... g6f7 28. d1d6 The clearest way to win. 28... h5f6 29. g4g5 29... h6g5 30. h4g5 30... f6h5 31. f5g4 White has many ways of winning. 31... f7e7 32. d6c6 This is a mistake that clearly shows that Arjun is not in good form. 32... b7c6 33. g4h5 33... e7g5 34. h5g4 White is still much better, but suddenly Black has a glimpse of hope. 34... e5e4 35. g1f1 This is already the only move to keep the advantage. 35... g5g6 36. f2c2 Again the best move and not an easy one. 36... e8f8 37. c2g2 White prepares both Be6+ and f3-f4. 37... e4f3 38. g4e6 38... g8h7 39. g2h3 39... g6h6 40. f1f2 After the queen exchange, White wins very easily, since Black's queenside will fall. 40... f8b8 41. e6f5 41... g7g6 42. f5g6 The most elegant and quickest. 42... h7g6 43. h3e6 43... g6h5 44. b2f6 Black's king is caught in a mating net. The threat is 45.Qf5. 44... h6h7 45. e6e5 45... h5g6 |
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2. g1f3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 |
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2... d7d5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 |
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3. b1c3 | The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 |
3... c8g4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. |
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4. h2h3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 |
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4... g4f3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 |
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5. d1f3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 |
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5... e7e6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 |
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6. f1e2 | The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 |
6... g8f6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. |
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7. e1g1 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 |
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7... d5d4 | It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 |
8. c3b1 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. |
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8... f8d6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. 8. c3b1 |
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9. c2c3 | A rare move. | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. 8. c3b1 8... f8d6 |
9... c6c5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. 8. c3b1 8... f8d6 9. c2c3 A rare move. |
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10. c3d4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. 8. c3b1 8... f8d6 9. c2c3 A rare move. 9... c6c5 |
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10... c5d4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. 8. c3b1 8... f8d6 9. c2c3 A rare move. 9... c6c5 10. c3d4 |
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11. b1a3 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. 8. c3b1 8... f8d6 9. c2c3 A rare move. 9... c6c5 10. c3d4 10... c5d4 |
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11... e8g8 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. 8. c3b1 8... f8d6 9. c2c3 A rare move. 9... c6c5 10. c3d4 10... c5d4 11. b1a3 |
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12. a3c4 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. 8. c3b1 8... f8d6 9. c2c3 A rare move. 9... c6c5 10. c3d4 10... c5d4 11. b1a3 11... e8g8 |
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12... d6c7 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c6 2. g1f3 2... d7d5 3. b1c3 The Two Knights Variation is a good choice for White in the Caro-Kann, ideal for someone who likes to play with the bishops, since in the main line Black quickly exchanges the light-squared bishop for a knight. This reason is probably why it was one of the favorite lines of Bobby Fischer; the American genius had a well-documented preference for positions with a bishop against a knight. 3... c8g4 4. h2h3 4... g4f3 5. d1f3 5... e7e6 6. f1e2 The most popular move nowadays. Interestingly, Keymer is quite used to playing this position as Black, having last played it in an important Olympiad game last year. 6... g8f6 7. e1g1 7... d5d4 It's often said that knights prefer closed positions. If we look at it from that perspective, this move makes a lot of sense, especially since it gains time by threatening the white knight. Fortunately, things in chess are more complicated than that, which is why it's so fascinating. 8. c3b1 8... f8d6 9. c2c3 A rare move. 9... c6c5 10. c3d4 10... c5d4 11. b1a3 11... e8g8 12. a3c4 |
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