Once the g4-square has been taken under control, White already threatened to capture the pawn, thus the move in the game.
1. e2e4  1... c7c5  2. g1f3  2... e7e6  3. d2d4  3... c5d4  4. f3d4  4... b8c6 The Taimanov Sicilian is Andreikin's main weapon; therefore it was easy to predict its appearance, especially in rapid and blitz. 5. b1c3  5... a7a6  6. d4c6  6... b7c6  7. f1d3  7... d7d5  8. e1g1  8... g8f6  9. d1f3  9... c8b7  10. f1e1  10... f8e7  11. f3g3  11... h7h5 A top-notch novelty. This is the reason why the top players play \"their openings\" in short time controls. They know them perfectly well, with all the nuances, and have enormous experience in the arising structures. 12. h2h3 Giri is not taken by surprise and reacts quickly. After all, there is a Dutch connection present from the predecessor.