1. d2d4  1... g8f6  2. c2c4  2... e7e6  3. g1f3  3... d7d5  4. b1c3  4... f8e7  5. g2g3  5... e8g8  6. f1g2 Solid openings  are the cornerstones of a match strategy. The white player wants to win,  but ideally without any risk. 6... d5c4  7. f3e5  7... c7c5  8. d4c5  8... d8d1  9. c3d1  9... e7c5  10. e1g1  10... b8c6  11. g2c6  11... b7c6  12. c1e3  12... c5b6  13. e3b6  13... a7b6  14. e5c6  The first novelty in the match is a product of the Russian contender. 14... c8b7 