1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1c4 Two years back Lady Luck versed the two great  players and friends in a battle not only for the World Cup final, but for  the Candidates' spot as well. Back then Aronian won a tense armageddon  game which he could have easily lost. 3... g8f6 