White connects the rooks in preparation for a powerful break.
1. d2d4  1... d7d5  2. c2c4  2... e7e6  3. g1f3  3... g8f6  4. g2g3 \"He does not play the Catalan that often.\" (Gukesh) 4... f8b4  5. b1c3  5... d5c4  6. f1g2  6... e8g8  7. e1g1  7... b8c6  8. a2a3  8... b4e7  9. e2e4 [%cal de2e4][%c_arrow e2e4;keyPressed;none;from;e2;opacity;0.8;to;e4;persistent;false] This sharp gambit line is a common concept for the Catalan and the QGA and was apparently prepared in depth by Praggnanandhaa. \"I checked, but I could not remember. It is a very dangerous line, and this is why I was taking so much time.\" (Gukesh) 9... a7a6  10. c1e3  10... b7b5 