1. d2d4  1... g8f6  2. c2c4  2... e7e6  3. g1f3  3... d7d5  4. b1c3  4... d5c4  5. e2e4  5... b7b5 [%c_effect b5;square;b5;type;Interesting;persistent;true] This is an interesting and risky variation which is occasionally chosen by strong grandmasters when they want to play for a win with Black. 6. e4e5  6... f6d5  7. c3b5  7... d5b6 Black's pawn structure is weakened, but his pieces gain potential: the d5-square can be used by a knight, and the bishop has a great diagonal on b7. You need to have the right spirit to play like this, offering a long-term advantage in exchange for dynamism. 8. f1e2  8... b8c6  9. c1e3  9... f8e7  10. b5c3  10... c8b7  11. a2a3 [%c_effect a3;square;a3;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] 11... c6a5  12. d1c2  12... d8d7  13. a1d1 A subtle move. White is not in a hurry to castle. 13... f7f5 [%c_effect f5;square;f5;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] 14. e5f6  14... g7f6  15. c3e4 [%c_effect e4;square;e4;type;Inaccuracy;persistent;true] This allows the activation of Black's queen, something that Nepomniachtchi certainly knew from his home preparation. White should play either 15.0-0 or 15.Nd2, with a big open fight in both cases. 15... d7a4 [%c_effect a4;square;a4;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] 16. c2b1 The first new move of the game. White should keep the queens on the board. 16... e8c8  17. e4c5  17... e7c5  18. d4c5  18... b6d5  19. e1g1  19... d8g8 The computer continues to indicate equality, and it's difficult to disagree, but what I can say is that it seems easier to play with Black, as his moves are more natural. 20. g2g3 [%c_effect g3;square;g3;type;Inaccuracy;persistent;true] Offering a point of contact for Black and inviting the h5-h4 advance. 20... h7h5 [%c_effect h5;square;h5;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] Nepomniachtchi is in his element in positions with the initiative. In these cases his game is fast, confident, and second to none. 21. d1d4 [%c_effect d4;square;d4;type;Mistake;persistent;true] 21... a4c6 [%c_effect c6;square;c6;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] The queen forms a battery with the bishop on b7, creating mating themes on the diagonal. Furthermore, the h5-h4 advance is coming, and the c5-pawn is about to fall. 22. d4h4  22... d5e3  23. f2e3  23... g8g4 [%c_effect g4;square;g4;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] 24. b1c1 This makes things even worse, but it's hard to suggest anything. 24... g4h4 