1. e2e4  1... c7c5  2. g1f3  2... e7e6  3. d2d4  3... c5d4  4. f3d4  4... b8c6 The Taimanov Sicilian is Andreikin's main weapon; therefore it was easy to predict its appearance, especially in rapid and blitz. 5. b1c3  5... a7a6  6. d4c6  6... b7c6  7. f1d3  7... d7d5  8. e1g1  8... g8f6  9. d1f3  9... c8b7  10. f1e1  10... f8e7  11. f3g3  11... h7h5 A top-notch novelty. This is the reason why the top players play \"their openings\" in short time controls. They know them perfectly well, with all the nuances, and have enormous experience in the arising structures. 12. h2h3 Giri is not taken by surprise and reacts quickly. After all, there is a Dutch connection present from the predecessor. 12... e8f8 Once the g4-square has been taken under control, White already threatened to capture the pawn, thus the move in the game. 13. c1f4 Giri can be happy with the opening outcome. Andreikin's king will have to suffer for a while. 13... h5h4  14. g3f3  14... f8g8  15. a1d1 White is preparing the maneuver Nc3-a4 followed by c2-c4, and playing in the center makes perfect sense with the idle black kingside. 15... f6h5  16. f4h2  16... e7d6  17. h2d6  17... d8d6  18. e4e5 Giri wants to keep the queens alive.