A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications.
1. c2c4  1... e7e6  2. g2g3  2... d7d5  3. f1g2  3... g8f6  4. g1f3  4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1  5... b8c6  6. e2e3  6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3  7... d4e3  8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3  9... e8g8 