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3. b2b4 | Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 |
3... c7c5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. |
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4. e2e3 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 |
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4... g8f6 | Played after almost 40 minutes. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 |
5. a2a3 | A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. |
5... c8g4 | A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 |
6. e3d4 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. |
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6... c5d4 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 |
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7. h2h3 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 |
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7... g4f3 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 |
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8. d1f3 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 |
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8... d8c7 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 |
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9. d2d3 | White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 |
9... a7a5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. |
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10. b4b5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 |
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10... b8d7 | With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 |
11. g2g3 | Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. |
11... d7c5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. |
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12. f1g2 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 |
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12... f6d7 | Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 |
13. e1g1 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. |
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13... d7e5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 |
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14. f3f4 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 |
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14... a8d8 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 |
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15. f1d1 | This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 |
15... g7g6 | A mistake in return. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. |
16. a3a4 | A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. |
16... h7h5 | A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. |
17. b5b6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. |
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17... c7d6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 |
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18. c1a3 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 |
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18... f8h6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 |
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19. a3c5 | This exchange is necessary. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 |
19... d6c5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. |
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20. f4e4 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 |
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20... e5c6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 |
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21. b1a3 | White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 |
21... d8d7 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. |
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22. a3c2 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 |
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22... c5b6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 |
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23. a1b1 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 |
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23... b6c7 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 |
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24. b1b5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 |
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24... e8g8 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 |
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25. c2a1 | A subtle move but maybe even too subtle. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 24... e8g8 |
25... f8b8 | There are good alternatives to this move. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 24... e8g8 25. c2a1 A subtle move but maybe even too subtle. |
26. a1b3 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 24... e8g8 25. c2a1 A subtle move but maybe even too subtle. 25... f8b8 There are good alternatives to this move. |
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26... e7e6 | Another very weak move. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 24... e8g8 25. c2a1 A subtle move but maybe even too subtle. 25... f8b8 There are good alternatives to this move. 26. a1b3 |
27. b3c5 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 24... e8g8 25. c2a1 A subtle move but maybe even too subtle. 25... f8b8 There are good alternatives to this move. 26. a1b3 26... e7e6 Another very weak move. |
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27... d7e7 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 24... e8g8 25. c2a1 A subtle move but maybe even too subtle. 25... f8b8 There are good alternatives to this move. 26. a1b3 26... e7e6 Another very weak move. 27. b3c5 |
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28. d1b1 | This gives Black hope again. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 24... e8g8 25. c2a1 A subtle move but maybe even too subtle. 25... f8b8 There are good alternatives to this move. 26. a1b3 26... e7e6 Another very weak move. 27. b3c5 27... d7e7 |
28... c7c8 | A huge blunder to finish this strange game. | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 24... e8g8 25. c2a1 A subtle move but maybe even too subtle. 25... f8b8 There are good alternatives to this move. 26. a1b3 26... e7e6 Another very weak move. 27. b3c5 27... d7e7 28. d1b1 This gives Black hope again. |
29. e4c6 | 1. g1f3 1... d7d5 2. c2c4 2... d5d4 3. b2b4 Another different opening in a match in which the players don't want to repeat their preparation with White. 3... c7c5 4. e2e3 4... g8f6 Played after almost 40 minutes. 5. a2a3 A new move in this position, although I found one game that transposed to it. This game actually started with 1.a3 $1 5... c8g4 A new move that cost Ding a lot of time on the clock. 6. e3d4 6... c5d4 7. h2h3 7... g4f3 8. d1f3 8... d8c7 9. d2d3 White needs to play incisively. The continuation of the game is slow and quickly leaves Black in a good position. 9... a7a5 10. b4b5 10... b8d7 With firm control of the c5-square and easy development, Black's position is already very comfortable. 11. g2g3 Played after more than 60 minutes, something odd for a simple decision in the opening. Gukesh clearly didn't like his position. 11... d7c5 12. f1g2 12... f6d7 Preparing a direct attack on the d3-pawn with Nd7-e5. Black could also try a slower plan. 13. e1g1 13... d7e5 14. f3f4 14... a8d8 15. f1d1 This makes things worse. It's better for White to abandon the d-pawn immediately. 15... g7g6 A mistake in return. 16. a3a4 A good move, preparing Ba3 or Ra3 to defend the d-pawn if necessary. 16... h7h5 A tempting move to develop the bishop on h6, but it is better to remove the queen from c7 first. 17. b5b6 17... c7d6 18. c1a3 18... f8h6 19. a3c5 This exchange is necessary. 19... d6c5 20. f4e4 20... e5c6 21. b1a3 White is preparing Rdb1-b5. I feel that his position is easier to play, although objectively the position is equal. 21... d8d7 22. a3c2 22... c5b6 23. a1b1 23... b6c7 24. b1b5 24... e8g8 25. c2a1 A subtle move but maybe even too subtle. 25... f8b8 There are good alternatives to this move. 26. a1b3 26... e7e6 Another very weak move. 27. b3c5 27... d7e7 28. d1b1 This gives Black hope again. 28... c7c8 A huge blunder to finish this strange game. |
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1... e7e6 | 1. c2c4 |
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2. g2g3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 |
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2... d7d5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 |
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3. f1g2 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 |
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3... g8f6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 |
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4. g1f3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 |
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4... d5d4 | A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 |
5. e1g1 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. |
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5... b8c6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 |
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6. e2e3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 |
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6... f8e7 | An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 |
7. d2d3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. |
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7... d4e3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 |
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8. c1e3 | The most accurate way of capturing. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 |
8... e6e5 | A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. |
9. b1c3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. |
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9... e8g8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 |
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10. f1e1 | A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 |
10... h7h6 | A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. |
11. a2a3 | White plays a useful move. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. |
11... a7a5 | Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. |
12. h2h3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. |
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12... c8e6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 |
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13. g1h2 | A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 |
13... a8b8 | A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. |
14. d1c2 | It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. |
14... f8e8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. |
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15. c3b5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 |
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15... e6f5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 |
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16. a1d1 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 |
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16... f6d7 | Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 |
17. c2d2 | Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. |
17... f5g6 | More hesitant play. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. |
18. d3d4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. |
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18... e5e4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 |
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19. f3g1 | White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 |
19... d7b6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. |
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20. d2c3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. 19... d7b6 |
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20... e7f6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. 19... d7b6 20. d2c3 |
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21. c3c2 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. 19... d7b6 20. d2c3 20... e7f6 |
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21... a5a4 | Preparing counterplay with Na5, but it's not enough. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. 19... d7b6 20. d2c3 20... e7f6 21. c3c2 |
22. g1e2 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. 19... d7b6 20. d2c3 20... e7f6 21. c3c2 21... a5a4 Preparing counterplay with Na5, but it's not enough. |
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22... f6g5 | Making things even worse. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. 19... d7b6 20. d2c3 20... e7f6 21. c3c2 21... a5a4 Preparing counterplay with Na5, but it's not enough. 22. g1e2 |
23. e2f4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. 19... d7b6 20. d2c3 20... e7f6 21. c3c2 21... a5a4 Preparing counterplay with Na5, but it's not enough. 22. g1e2 22... f6g5 Making things even worse. |
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23... g5f4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. 19... d7b6 20. d2c3 20... e7f6 21. c3c2 21... a5a4 Preparing counterplay with Na5, but it's not enough. 22. g1e2 22... f6g5 Making things even worse. 23. e2f4 |
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24. e3f4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e6 2. g2g3 2... d7d5 3. f1g2 3... g8f6 4. g1f3 4... d5d4 A combative decision, showing that Gukesh was confident. Playing Be7 followed by 0-0 or taking on c4 immediately are very solid and recommended when nothing more than a draw is needed. 5. e1g1 5... b8c6 6. e2e3 6... f8e7 An interesting decision. 6...e5 is known to be OK for Black, according to opening theory. 7. d2d3 7... d4e3 8. c1e3 The most accurate way of capturing. 8... e6e5 A good move, controlling the center and opening the diagonal for the c8-bishop. 9. b1c3 9... e8g8 10. f1e1 A good development move before playing d3-d4, which can lead to simplifications. 10... h7h6 A new move and a difficult choice. Gukesh plays a useful move. Now after Be6 there's no Ng5. 11. a2a3 White plays a useful move. 11... a7a5 Gukesh decides to prevent b2-b4. A logical decision, but this creates some weaknesses on the queenside. 12. h2h3 12... c8e6 13. g1h2 A good prophylactic move, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov. White reinforces the pawn on h3 before it's even attacked. 13... a8b8 A bad decision. This is definitely not the most useful move available. 14. d1c2 It's unclear whether this is the best square for the queen. 14... f8e8 15. c3b5 15... e6f5 16. a1d1 16... f6d7 Black wants to play Nc5, but Ding will react very well against this plan. 17. c2d2 Removing the queen from the pin and preparing d3-d4. 17... f5g6 More hesitant play. 18. d3d4 18... e5e4 19. f3g1 White has a nice center, and the knight is coming back into play via e2. Black has no effective plan, and his position is quite bad. 19... d7b6 20. d2c3 20... e7f6 21. c3c2 21... a5a4 Preparing counterplay with Na5, but it's not enough. 22. g1e2 22... f6g5 Making things even worse. 23. e2f4 23... g5f4 |
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