1. e2e4  1... c7c5 Magnus didn't seem to be affected by the changed match situation. He sticks to his Sicilian, rather than run to the safety of the Ruy Lopez. 2. g1f3  2... e7e6  3. d2d4  3... c5d4  4. f3d4  4... b8c6  5. b1c3  5... d8c7  6. c1e3  6... a7a6  7. g2g4 The English Attack is a perfect fit to Ian's style (and to this particular must-win situation). This move was already played in Grandelius-Carlsen, Tata Steel 2022. 7... c6d4  8. d1d4  8... b7b5  9. e1c1  9... c8b7  10. c1b1 Nepo doesn't mind spending a tempo on a useful king move. The thing with the English Attack is not its speed, but rather its inevitability. Sooner or later the white kingside battering ram will get going. 10... g8f6  11. f2f3 Again, patience is key. 11... a8c8  12. g4g5  12... f6h5  13. d4d2  13... f8e7  14. f1h3  14... b5b4  15. c3e2  15... d7d5  16. h3g4  16... g7g6 