1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1b5  3... a7a6  4. b5a4  4... g8f6  5. e1g1  5... f8e7  6. d2d3 The two chess players continue the theoretical battle in the Ruy Lopez that occurred in their dramatic match for the world championship. 6... b7b5  7. a4b3  7... d7d6  8. c2c3  8... e8g8  9. a2a4  9... c8d7  10. b3a2 [%c_effect a2;square;a2;type;Interesting;persistent;true] A very rare move, but one once played by GM Peter Svidler, a great expert in the Ruy Lopez with both colors. The idea is to anticipate the typical move 10...Na5 followed by c7-c5, which can occur after 10.Nbd2. 10... h7h6  11. h2h3  11... f8e8  12. c1e3 A normal Spanish position on move 12 without any specific theory. This is more or less what white players seek in the difficult art of modern theoretical preparation. The position may be unknown to me, to you, and perhaps even to the world champion, but it was certainly well-known to Nepomniachtchi, as we will see. 12... a8b8  13. b1d2  13... e7f8  14. g2g4 [%c_effect g4;square;g4;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] The first choice of the computer and still preparation by Nepomniachtchi. 14... d7e6 A logical idea, since the a2-bishop is a monstrous piece. 15. a2e6  15... e8e6  16. a4b5  16... a6b5  17. g4g5 White goes all-out. It seems strange to me that such a brutal attack can be successful against a protected king, but the computer likes it and indicates equality. Modern chess is chess without prejudices. 17... h6g5  18. f3g5  18... e6e8  19. g1h2 Opening up the g-file for the rook. 19... d6d5 Against an attack on the flank, counterattack in the center. This is the classic advice you'll find in books, whereas the oracle of modernity is not so concerned with pretty and generic words. 20. f1g1  20... d5d4  21. c3d4  21... e5d4  22. e3f4 White's plan is to play Bg3 and then push the f-pawn. The position becomes strategically dangerous for Black. 22... f8d6 [%c_effect d6;square;d6;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] 23. f4g3  23... d6g3 