Yesterday's loss was certainly a painful blow for Vitiugov, who missed a shot to play for a place in the Candidates. Nevertheless, the Russian champion managed to put himself together and went fully mobilized in this final encounter.
1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1b5  3... a7a6  4. b5a4  4... g8f6  5. e1g1  5... f8e7  6. f1e1  6... b7b5  7. a4b3  7... e8g8  8. d2d3 A modest move which, however, prevents the Marshall Attack. 8... d7d6  9. c2c3 