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11. f3d2 | The main move. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 |
11... e6e5 | A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. |
12. d2e4 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. |
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12... d5e4 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 |
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13. a3c5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 |
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13... d6g6 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 |
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14. b1d2 | There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 |
14... g6g2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. |
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15. e1c1 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 |
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15... g2f2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 |
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16. d4e5 | Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 |
16... a8b8 | A logical move to prevent Nxe4. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. |
17. d2c4 | Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. |
17... c8e6 | A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. |
18. d1d2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. |
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18... f2f3 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 |
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19. h1e1 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 |
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19... e6c4 | A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 |
20. c5c4 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. |
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20... f3f5 | This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 |
21. c4c6 | Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. |
21... f5e5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. |
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22. c6d5 | White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 |
22... e5e7 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. |
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23. d5d6 | Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 |
23... e7g5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. |
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24. d6d5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 |
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24... g5e7 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 |
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25. d5d6 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 |
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25... e7g5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 |
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26. d6d5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 |
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26... g5h4 | Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 |
27. e1d1 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. |
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27... g7g6 | It's important to give an air to the king. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 |
28. d5e5 | This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. |
28... b8e8 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. |
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29. e5g3 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 |
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29... h4h5 | Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 |
30. g3f4 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. |
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30... h5a5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 |
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31. a2a3 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 |
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31... a5b5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 |
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32. d2d4 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 |
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32... b5e2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 |
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33. d1d2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 |
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33... e2f3 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 |
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34. c1c2 | White should have avoided the queen exchange. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 |
34... f3f4 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. |
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35. e3f4 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 |
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35... f7f5 | Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 |
36. h2h4 | Prophylaxis against g6-g5. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. |
36... e4e3 | This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. |
37. d2e2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. |
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37... e8e7 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 |
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38. c2d3 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 |
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38... f8e8 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 |
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39. h4h5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 |
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39... g6h5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 |
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40. d4d5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 |
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40... h5h4 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 |
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41. d5f5 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 |
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41... e7d7 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 |
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42. d3c2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 |
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42... g8g7 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 42. d3c2 |
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43. e2g2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 42. d3c2 42... g8g7 |
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43... g7h8 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 42. d3c2 42... g8g7 43. e2g2 |
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44. g2e2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 42. d3c2 42... g8g7 43. e2g2 43... g7h8 |
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44... h8g7 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 42. d3c2 42... g8g7 43. e2g2 43... g7h8 44. g2e2 |
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45. e2g2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 42. d3c2 42... g8g7 43. e2g2 43... g7h8 44. g2e2 44... h8g7 |
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45... g7h8 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 42. d3c2 42... g8g7 43. e2g2 43... g7h8 44. g2e2 44... h8g7 45. e2g2 |
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46. g2e2 | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 42. d3c2 42... g8g7 43. e2g2 43... g7h8 44. g2e2 44... h8g7 45. e2g2 45... g7h8 |
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46... h8g7 | A nice game, very well played by both and with an interesting opening. | 1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6 2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5 3. e2e3 3... e7e6 4. g1f3 4... c7c5 5. c2c3 5... f8d6 6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6 7. b5c6 7... b7c6 8. f4d6 8... d8d6 9. d1a4 White tries to exploit the pawn structure to put pressure on the dark squares. With precise play, however, Black can maintain equality. 9... e8g8 When in doubt, castle. Let's see what happens if Black releases the tension with c4 or cxd4: 10. a4a3 10... f6e4 11. f3d2 The main move. 11... e6e5 A dynamic move, sacrificing a pawn to take the queen to g6 and exploit the development advantage. 12. d2e4 12... d5e4 13. a3c5 13... d6g6 14. b1d2 There's no good way to defend the g2-pawn. 14... g6g2 15. e1c1 15... g2f2 16. d4e5 Both players played quickly up to this point. They were clearly still in preparation. 16... a8b8 A logical move to prevent Nxe4. 17. d2c4 Improving the knight and preparing Rd2. 17... c8e6 A new move. Gukesh took some time to play this. 18. d1d2 18... f2f3 19. h1e1 19... e6c4 A good decision. The knight is stronger than the bishop. 20. c5c4 20... f3f5 This is not the machine's first move, and I think it took Ding out of his preparation. 21. c4c6 Ding thought for more than 40 minutes on this move. This seems a bit too much. 21... f5e5 22. c6d5 White is fighting for an advantage now. In case of a queen exchange, his dangerous b- and c-pawns can move fast. 22... e5e7 23. d5d6 Played with the idea of repeating moves, which is a bit strange considering White can still play for a win. 23... e7g5 24. d6d5 24... g5e7 25. d5d6 25... e7g5 26. d6d5 26... g5h4 Objectively Gukesh should have accepted the draw, since White is slightly better. 27. e1d1 27... g7g6 It's important to give an air to the king. 28. d5e5 This isn't the most dangerous move, as it doesn't help White's position much. Ding will take the queen to g3, which is not the best plan. He could have improved his king's position with 28.Kc2 or started the pawn push with 28.c4. 28... b8e8 29. e5g3 29... h4h5 Black should have exchanged queens, leading to an interesting rook endgame. 30. g3f4 30... h5a5 31. a2a3 31... a5b5 32. d2d4 32... b5e2 33. d1d2 33... e2f3 34. c1c2 White should have avoided the queen exchange. 34... f3f4 35. e3f4 35... f7f5 Black is preparing g6-g5 or Kg7-h6-h5. 36. h2h4 Prophylaxis against g6-g5. 36... e4e3 This is a difficult move for me, as I'd be afraid of giving the d3-square to the king. The computer (and Gukesh) aren't so scared. 37. d2e2 37... e8e7 38. c2d3 38... f8e8 39. h4h5 39... g6h5 40. d4d5 40... h5h4 41. d5f5 41... e7d7 42. d3c2 42... g8g7 43. e2g2 43... g7h8 44. g2e2 44... h8g7 45. e2g2 45... g7h8 46. g2e2 |
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1... d7d5 | 1. g1f3 |
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2. g2g3 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 |
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2... g7g6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 |
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3. d2d4 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 |
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3... f8g7 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 |
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4. c2c4 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 |
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4... c7c6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 |
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5. f1g2 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 |
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5... g8f6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 |
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6. e1g1 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 |
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6... e8g8 | The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 |
7. f1e1 | A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. |
7... d5c4 | A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. |
8. e2e4 | Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. |
8... c8g4 | A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. |
9. b1d2 | The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. |
9... c6c5 | A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. |
10. d4d5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. |
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10... e7e6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. 10. d4d5 |
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11. h2h3 | White had a difficult choice at this point. This move is very natural, but capturing on c4 might be even more accurate. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. 10. d4d5 10... e7e6 |
11... g4f3 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. 10. d4d5 10... e7e6 11. h2h3 White had a difficult choice at this point. This move is very natural, but capturing on c4 might be even more accurate. |
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12. g2f3 | The best capture. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. 10. d4d5 10... e7e6 11. h2h3 White had a difficult choice at this point. This move is very natural, but capturing on c4 might be even more accurate. 11... g4f3 |
12... e6d5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. 10. d4d5 10... e7e6 11. h2h3 White had a difficult choice at this point. This move is very natural, but capturing on c4 might be even more accurate. 11... g4f3 12. g2f3 The best capture. |
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13. e4d5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. 10. d4d5 10... e7e6 11. h2h3 White had a difficult choice at this point. This move is very natural, but capturing on c4 might be even more accurate. 11... g4f3 12. g2f3 The best capture. 12... e6d5 |
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13... b8d7 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. 10. d4d5 10... e7e6 11. h2h3 White had a difficult choice at this point. This move is very natural, but capturing on c4 might be even more accurate. 11... g4f3 12. g2f3 The best capture. 12... e6d5 13. e4d5 |
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14. d2c4 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. 10. d4d5 10... e7e6 11. h2h3 White had a difficult choice at this point. This move is very natural, but capturing on c4 might be even more accurate. 11... g4f3 12. g2f3 The best capture. 12... e6d5 13. e4d5 13... b8d7 |
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14... b7b5 | Removing the knight from its excellent post. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. g2g3 2... g7g6 3. d2d4 3... f8g7 4. c2c4 4... c7c6 5. f1g2 5... g8f6 6. e1g1 6... e8g8 The system with c6-d5 in the Grunfeld Fianchetto has been played in thousands of games, even at the world championship level. It's one of Black's most solid options. 7. f1e1 A big surprise. I've never seen this move before. Can you imagine this is only the 15th most-popular move in the position $2 It was played by a GM just twice before, both times in blitz games. So it's safe to say that this is nearly a new idea. 7... d5c4 A principled reaction, played after a long reflection. One feature of Ding's style is that he's not afraid to go for complicated and forcing variations, even when he might face advanced preparation. 8. e2e4 Officially a new move. This is obviously White's idea 7.Re1. 8... c8g4 A good reaction, pinning the knight and exerting pressure on the center. 9. b1d2 The first choice of the computer. Gukesh was still following his preparation. The knight attacks c4 and also prepares to capture on f3. 9... c6c5 A surprising move, probably played in order to take Gukesh out of his preparation. 10. d4d5 10... e7e6 11. h2h3 White had a difficult choice at this point. This move is very natural, but capturing on c4 might be even more accurate. 11... g4f3 12. g2f3 The best capture. 12... e6d5 13. e4d5 13... b8d7 14. d2c4 |
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