Math between Carlsen, Magnus and Sedlak, Nikola

Event: Khanty-Mansiysk ol (Men) 39th

Pgn:

[Event “Khanty-Mansiysk ol (Men) 39th”]
[Site “Khanty-Mansiysk”]
[Date “2010.09.30”]
[Round “9.1”]
[White “Carlsen, Magnus”]
[Black “Sedlak, Nikola”]
[Result “1/2-1/2”]
[WhiteElo “2826”]
[BlackElo “2550”]
[ECO “C13”]
[EventDate “2010.09.21”]
[PlyCount “83”]
[EventType “team-swiss”]
[EventRounds “11”]
[EventCountry “RUS”]
[Source “web”]
[SourceDate “2010.11.18”]
[WhiteTeam “Norway”]
[BlackTeam “Serbia”]
[WhiteTeamCountry “NOR”]
[BlackTeamCountry “YUG”]

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4 5. Nxe4 Be7 6. Bxf6 gxf6 7. Nf3 f5 8. Nc3 a6 9. g3 b5 10. Bg2 Bb7 11. O-O O-O 12. Re1 c5 13. d5 b4 14. Ne2 Bxd5 15. Nf4 Be4 16. Qc1 Bf6 17. h4 Bxf3 18. Bxf3 Ra7 19. Nh5 Bg7 20. c3 bxc3 21. bxc3 Nd7 22. Qe3 Ne5 23. Be2 Nd7 24. Rab1 h6 25. Bd3 Nf6 26. Nxg7 Kxg7 27. Qxc5 Rc7 28. Qe5 Rc6 29. Bf1 Qc7 30. Qxc7 Rxc7 31. Rb3 Ne4 32. Rc1 a5 33. c4 Rfc8 34. Rc2 Rc5 35. Rb6 Kf6 36. Rcb2 Ke7 37. Ra6 Nd6 38. Rbb6 Nxc4 39. Rb7+ R8c7 40. Rxc7+ Rxc7 41. Bxc4 Rxc4 42. Rxa5 1/2-1/2

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Math between Petrov, Marian and Carlsen, Magnus

Event: Gausdal Classics IM-A

Pgn:

[Event “Gausdal Classics IM-A”]
[Site “Gausdal”]
[Date “2001.04.20”]
[Round “7”]
[White “Petrov, Marian”]
[Black “Carlsen, Magnus”]
[Result “1/2-1/2”]
[WhiteElo “2425”]
[BlackElo “2064”]
[ECO “B22”]
[EventDate “2001.04.15”]
[PlyCount “88”]
[EventType “tourn”]
[EventRounds “9”]
[EventCountry “NOR”]
[Source “web”]
[SourceDate “2001.07.03”]

1. e4 c5 2. c3 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. d4 Nc6 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. Be2 cxd4 7. cxd4 e6 8. Nc3 Bb4 9. O-O Qa5 10. a3 Bxc3 11. bxc3 Nf6 12. Rb1 O-O 13. Rb5 Qc7 14. h3 Bf5 15. Nh4 Bg6 16. Nxg6 hxg6 17. Bf3 a6 18. Rc5 Nd7 19. Rg5 Ne7 20. Qb3 Rab8 21. g3 Rbc8 22. Qxb7 Qxb7 23. Bxb7 Rxc3 24. Bd2 Rxa3 25. Bb4 Rb3 26. Bxe7 Re8 27. Bxa6 Rxe7 28. Rc1 Nf6 29. Rc8+ Re8 30. Rgc5 Rb8 31. Rxe8+ Rxe8 32. Kg2 Rd8 33. Rc4 Kf8 34. Kf3 Rb8 35. Rc3 Nd5 36. Rc5 Rb4 37. Ke4 Nf6+ 38. Ke3 Rb3+ 39. Ke2 Rb2+ 40. Kf3 Rb4 41. Ke3 Nd5+ 42. Ke4 Nf6+ 43. Ke3 Rb3+ 44. Ke2 Rb2+ 1/2-1/2

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Math between Carlsen, Magnus and Karjakin, Sergey

Event: World-ch Carlsen-Karjakin +2-2=10

Pgn:

[Event “World-ch Carlsen-Karjakin +2-2=10”]
[Site “New York”]
[Date “2016.11.21”]
[Round “8”]
[White “[White can perhaps count on a slight pull here. }) 16… Nf8 17. Qe1 { This “White can perhaps count on a slight pull here. }) 16… Nf8 17. Qe1 { This”]”]
[Black “Karjakin, Sergey”]
[Result “0-1”]
[WhiteElo “2853”]
[BlackElo “2769”]
[ECO “E14”]
[Annotator “Caruana,F”]
[EventDate “2016.11.11”]
[PlyCount “104”]
[EventType “match”]
[EventRounds “12”]
[EventCountry “USA”]
[Source “web”]
[SourceDate “2017.01.17”]
[[{ So the eighth game of the match; now we all know how the story goes, but “{ So the eighth game of the match; now we all know how the story goes, but”] “[{ So the eighth game of the match; now we all know how the story goes, but “{ So the eighth game of the match; now we all know how the story goes, but”]”]
[I “[I would already slightly prefer to play Black. The bishop on b7 is mighty “I would already slightly prefer to play Black. The bishop on b7 is mighty”]”]
[[a big one, before it happened. After seven draws and several missed “a big one, before it happened. After seven draws and several missed”] “[a big one, before it happened. After seven draws and several missed “a big one, before it happened. After seven draws and several missed”]”]
[[chances, Carlsen was eager to make his move in the match. The last time a “chances, Carlsen was eager to make his move in the match. The last time a”] “[chances, Carlsen was eager to make his move in the match. The last time a “chances, Carlsen was eager to make his move in the match. The last time a”]”]
[World “[World Championship happened in New York, in 1995, the match also started “World Championship happened in New York, in 1995, the match also started”]”]
[[with a string of draws. In the eighth game, the champion then, Garry “with a string of draws. In the eighth game, the champion then, Garry”] “[with a string of draws. In the eighth game, the champion then, Garry “with a string of draws. In the eighth game, the champion then, Garry”]”]
[[Kasparov, chose a Scotch and was neutralized with accurate opening play in “Kasparov, chose a Scotch and was neutralized with accurate opening play in”] “[Kasparov, chose a Scotch and was neutralized with accurate opening play in “Kasparov, chose a Scotch and was neutralized with accurate opening play in”]”]
[[long theoretical lines by his challenger, Vishy Anand. Fast forward 21 “long theoretical lines by his challenger, Vishy Anand. Fast forward 21”] “[long theoretical lines by his challenger, Vishy Anand. Fast forward 21 “long theoretical lines by his challenger, Vishy Anand. Fast forward 21″]”]
[[years and the current World Champion chose an entirely different opening “years and the current World Champion chose an entirely different opening”] “[years and the current World Champion chose an entirely different opening “years and the current World Champion chose an entirely different opening”]”]
[[strategy to try to win. } “strategy to try to win. }”] “[strategy to try to win. } “strategy to try to win. }”]”]
[[1. d4 { This was definitely not unexpected, and even the move I predicted “1. d4 { This was definitely not unexpected, and even the move I predicted”] “[1. d4 { This was definitely not unexpected, and even the move I predicted “1. d4 { This was definitely not unexpected, and even the move I predicted”]”]
[[before the game. Carlsen had had enough of trying to break down Karjakin’s “before the game. Carlsen had had enough of trying to break down Karjakin’s”] “[before the game. Carlsen had had enough of trying to break down Karjakin’s “before the game. Carlsen had had enough of trying to break down Karjakin’s”]”]
[[e4 e5 and decided to venture into the thick complex of closed systems. It “e4 e5 and decided to venture into the thick complex of closed systems. It”] “[e4 e5 and decided to venture into the thick complex of closed systems. It “e4 e5 and decided to venture into the thick complex of closed systems. It”]”]
[[was natural to assume he might try something involving an early Bf4 or Bg5, “was natural to assume he might try something involving an early Bf4 or Bg5,”] “[was natural to assume he might try something involving an early Bf4 or Bg5, “was natural to assume he might try something involving an early Bf4 or Bg5,”]”]
[[but instead something unexpected, or at least unexpected to me, happened: } “but instead something unexpected, or at least unexpected to me, happened: }”] “[but instead something unexpected, or at least unexpected to me, happened: } “but instead something unexpected, or at least unexpected to me, happened: }”]”]
[[1… Nf6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e3 $5 { After this surprise it became clear that we “1… Nf6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e3 $5 { After this surprise it became clear that we”] “[1… Nf6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e3 $5 { After this surprise it became clear that we “1… Nf6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e3 $5 { After this surprise it became clear that we”]”]
[[were unlikely to see any big theory or novel ideas in the opening. Magnus “were unlikely to see any big theory or novel ideas in the opening. Magnus”] “[were unlikely to see any big theory or novel ideas in the opening. Magnus “were unlikely to see any big theory or novel ideas in the opening. Magnus”]”]
[[often plays slightly unusual but strategically based variations where his “often plays slightly unusual but strategically based variations where his”] “[often plays slightly unusual but strategically based variations where his “often plays slightly unusual but strategically based variations where his”]”]
[[opponent has a wide choice of options and where there is a good chance of “opponent has a wide choice of options and where there is a good chance of”] “[opponent has a wide choice of options and where there is a good chance of “opponent has a wide choice of options and where there is a good chance of”]”]
[[getting a playable position with chances to outplay the opposing side. } “getting a playable position with chances to outplay the opposing side. }”] “[getting a playable position with chances to outplay the opposing side. } “getting a playable position with chances to outplay the opposing side. }”]”]
[[3… e6 { . } 4. Bd3 c5 5. b3 Be7 6. O-O O-O 7. Bb2 b6 8. dxc5 { While the “3… e6 { . } 4. Bd3 c5 5. b3 Be7 6. O-O O-O 7. Bb2 b6 8. dxc5 { While the”] “[3… e6 { . } 4. Bd3 c5 5. b3 Be7 6. O-O O-O 7. Bb2 b6 8. dxc5 { While the “3… e6 { . } 4. Bd3 c5 5. b3 Be7 6. O-O O-O 7. Bb2 b6 8. dxc5 { While the”]”]
[[last few moves have all been pretty standard, this strikes me as unusual. “last few moves have all been pretty standard, this strikes me as unusual.”] “[last few moves have all been pretty standard, this strikes me as unusual. “last few moves have all been pretty standard, this strikes me as unusual.”]”]
[The “[The normal tried and tested plan is to post a knight on e5 and continue “The normal tried and tested plan is to post a knight on e5 and continue”]”]
[[with moves like f4, Qf3, aiming to gain space and start an attack on the “with moves like f4, Qf3, aiming to gain space and start an attack on the”] “[with moves like f4, Qf3, aiming to gain space and start an attack on the “with moves like f4, Qf3, aiming to gain space and start an attack on the”]”]
[[kingside. Carlsen’s choice is certainly not bad, however, and leads to play “kingside. Carlsen’s choice is certainly not bad, however, and leads to play”] “[kingside. Carlsen’s choice is certainly not bad, however, and leads to play “kingside. Carlsen’s choice is certainly not bad, however, and leads to play”]”]
[[where he can count on a slight, perhaps very slight, edge. } (8. Nbd2 Bb7 “where he can count on a slight, perhaps very slight, edge. } (8. Nbd2 Bb7”] “[where he can count on a slight, perhaps very slight, edge. } (8. Nbd2 Bb7 “where he can count on a slight, perhaps very slight, edge. } (8. Nbd2 Bb7″]”]
[[9. Ne5 { is what I would normlly expect, to be followed up by f4 or perhaps “9. Ne5 { is what I would normlly expect, to be followed up by f4 or perhaps”] “[9. Ne5 { is what I would normlly expect, to be followed up by f4 or perhaps “9. Ne5 { is what I would normlly expect, to be followed up by f4 or perhaps”]”]
[[Qf3 and then Qh3. This also doesn’t guarantee an advantage, but would lead “Qf3 and then Qh3. This also doesn’t guarantee an advantage, but would lead”] “[Qf3 and then Qh3. This also doesn’t guarantee an advantage, but would lead “Qf3 and then Qh3. This also doesn’t guarantee an advantage, but would lead”]”]
[[to a totally different type of position than what occurred in the game. }) “to a totally different type of position than what occurred in the game. })”] “[to a totally different type of position than what occurred in the game. }) “to a totally different type of position than what occurred in the game. })”]”]
[[8… Bxc5 (8… bxc5 9. c4 { would play into White’s hands, most likely “8… Bxc5 (8… bxc5 9. c4 { would play into White’s hands, most likely”] “[8… Bxc5 (8… bxc5 9. c4 { would play into White’s hands, most likely “8… Bxc5 (8… bxc5 9. c4 { would play into White’s hands, most likely”]”]
[[eventually leading to a hanging pawns position after White captures on d5 “eventually leading to a hanging pawns position after White captures on d5”] “[eventually leading to a hanging pawns position after White captures on d5 “eventually leading to a hanging pawns position after White captures on d5″]”]
[[and Black recaptures with the e-pawn. Karjakin’s choice is more “and Black recaptures with the e-pawn. Karjakin’s choice is more”] “[and Black recaptures with the e-pawn. Karjakin’s choice is more “and Black recaptures with the e-pawn. Karjakin’s choice is more”]”]
[[circumspect. }) 9. Nbd2 Bb7 { Black continues with standard development. “circumspect. }) 9. Nbd2 Bb7 { Black continues with standard development.”] “[circumspect. }) 9. Nbd2 Bb7 { Black continues with standard development. “circumspect. }) 9. Nbd2 Bb7 { Black continues with standard development.”]”]
[Karjakin “[Karjakin didn’t want to give up b6 so easily, but after } 38. Qxb6 Ncd7 { “Karjakin didn’t want to give up b6 so easily, but after } 38. Qxb6 Ncd7 {“]”]
[[ease, while Carlsen seemed less sure of his position. } 10. Qe2 Nbd7 11. c4 “ease, while Carlsen seemed less sure of his position. } 10. Qe2 Nbd7 11. c4”] “[ease, while Carlsen seemed less sure of his position. } 10. Qe2 Nbd7 11. c4 “ease, while Carlsen seemed less sure of his position. } 10. Qe2 Nbd7 11. c4″]”]
[[{ One of the two plausible pawn breaks. The other one, e4, I saw was “{ One of the two plausible pawn breaks. The other one, e4, I saw was”] “[{ One of the two plausible pawn breaks. The other one, e4, I saw was “{ One of the two plausible pawn breaks. The other one, e4, I saw was”]”]
[[recommended for White, but it seems completely harmless to me, and would “recommended for White, but it seems completely harmless to me, and would”] “[recommended for White, but it seems completely harmless to me, and would “recommended for White, but it seems completely harmless to me, and would”]”]
[[likely end in complete equality in a few moves. } (11. e4 dxe4 12. Nxe4 Be7 “likely end in complete equality in a few moves. } (11. e4 dxe4 12. Nxe4 Be7”] “[likely end in complete equality in a few moves. } (11. e4 dxe4 12. Nxe4 Be7 “likely end in complete equality in a few moves. } (11. e4 dxe4 12. Nxe4 Be7″]”]
[[{ The position remains very complicated here, but I believe in the inherent “{ The position remains very complicated here, but I believe in the inherent”] “[{ The position remains very complicated here, but I believe in the inherent “{ The position remains very complicated here, but I believe in the inherent”]”]
[[soundness of Black’s structure and position. } (12… Nxe4 13. Bxe4 Bxe4 “soundness of Black’s structure and position. } (12… Nxe4 13. Bxe4 Bxe4”] “[soundness of Black’s structure and position. } (12… Nxe4 13. Bxe4 Bxe4 “soundness of Black’s structure and position. } (12… Nxe4 13. Bxe4 Bxe4″]”]
[[14. Qxe4 Nf6 { is safe and probably enough for equality. }) 13. Rad1 (13. “14. Qxe4 Nf6 { is safe and probably enough for equality. }) 13. Rad1 (13.”] “[14. Qxe4 Nf6 { is safe and probably enough for equality. }) 13. Rad1 (13. “14. Qxe4 Nf6 { is safe and probably enough for equality. }) 13. Rad1 (13.”]”]
[[Neg5 { looks threatening, but after } 13… Nc5 14. Rad1 Nxd3 15. Rxd3 Qc7 “Neg5 { looks threatening, but after } 13… Nc5 14. Rad1 Nxd3 15. Rxd3 Qc7”] “[Neg5 { looks threatening, but after } 13… Nc5 14. Rad1 Nxd3 15. Rxd3 Qc7 “Neg5 { looks threatening, but after } 13… Nc5 14. Rad1 Nxd3 15. Rxd3 Qc7″]”]
[[{ White’s play appears to go nowhere. }) 13… Qc7 (13… Nxe4 14. Bxe4 “{ White’s play appears to go nowhere. }) 13… Qc7 (13… Nxe4 14. Bxe4”] “[{ White’s play appears to go nowhere. }) 13… Qc7 (13… Nxe4 14. Bxe4 “{ White’s play appears to go nowhere. }) 13… Qc7 (13… Nxe4 14. Bxe4″]”]
[[Bxe4 15. Qxe4 Qc7 { bails out but is also enough for rough equality. }) 14. “Bxe4 15. Qxe4 Qc7 { bails out but is also enough for rough equality. }) 14.”] “[Bxe4 15. Qxe4 Qc7 { bails out but is also enough for rough equality. }) 14. “Bxe4 15. Qxe4 Qc7 { bails out but is also enough for rough equality. }) 14.”]”]
[[Neg5 { , and here it looks scary, but Black can bite the bullet and come “Neg5 { , and here it looks scary, but Black can bite the bullet and come”] “[Neg5 { , and here it looks scary, but Black can bite the bullet and come “Neg5 { , and here it looks scary, but Black can bite the bullet and come”]”]
[[out ahead: } 14… Nc5 $1 15. Be5 Qc6 16. Bxf6 gxf6 $1 17. Bxh7+ Kg7 18. “out ahead: } 14… Nc5 $1 15. Be5 Qc6 16. Bxf6 gxf6 $1 17. Bxh7+ Kg7 18.”] “[out ahead: } 14… Nc5 $1 15. Be5 Qc6 16. Bxf6 gxf6 $1 17. Bxh7+ Kg7 18. “out ahead: } 14… Nc5 $1 15. Be5 Qc6 16. Bxf6 gxf6 $1 17. Bxh7+ Kg7 18.”]”]
[[Be4 Nxe4 19. Nd4 fxg5 20. Nxc6 Bxc6 $17) (11. a3 $5 { is a flexible move, “Be4 Nxe4 19. Nd4 fxg5 20. Nxc6 Bxc6 $17) (11. a3 $5 { is a flexible move,”] “[Be4 Nxe4 19. Nd4 fxg5 20. Nxc6 Bxc6 $17) (11. a3 $5 { is a flexible move, “Be4 Nxe4 19. Nd4 fxg5 20. Nxc6 Bxc6 $17) (11. a3 $5 { is a flexible move,”]”]
[[but it also gives Black a lot of flexibility in his piece placement. Even “but it also gives Black a lot of flexibility in his piece placement. Even”] “[but it also gives Black a lot of flexibility in his piece placement. Even “but it also gives Black a lot of flexibility in his piece placement. Even”]”]
[[the unusual looking } 11… Re8 $5 { , planning …e5 next, makes sense. }) “the unusual looking } 11… Re8 $5 { , planning …e5 next, makes sense. })”] “[the unusual looking } 11… Re8 $5 { , planning …e5 next, makes sense. }) “the unusual looking } 11… Re8 $5 { , planning …e5 next, makes sense. })”]”]
[[11… dxc4 { I think this an example of good judgement. If Karjakin had “11… dxc4 { I think this an example of good judgement. If Karjakin had”] “[11… dxc4 { I think this an example of good judgement. If Karjakin had “11… dxc4 { I think this an example of good judgement. If Karjakin had”]”]
[[allowed cxd5, he might have had to deal with a knight coming to e4. It’s “allowed cxd5, he might have had to deal with a knight coming to e4. It’s”] “[allowed cxd5, he might have had to deal with a knight coming to e4. It’s “allowed cxd5, he might have had to deal with a knight coming to e4. It’s”]”]
[[hard to prove that dxc4 is the correct move, but I suspect the knight is “hard to prove that dxc4 is the correct move, but I suspect the knight is”] “[hard to prove that dxc4 is the correct move, but I suspect the knight is “hard to prove that dxc4 is the correct move, but I suspect the knight is”]”]
[[only superficially good-looking on c4 and would rather be more flexibly “only superficially good-looking on c4 and would rather be more flexibly”] “[only superficially good-looking on c4 and would rather be more flexibly “only superficially good-looking on c4 and would rather be more flexibly”]”]
[[placed on d2. } ( { For example: } 11… Qe7 12. cxd5 Nxd5 13. a3 a5 14. “placed on d2. } ( { For example: } 11… Qe7 12. cxd5 Nxd5 13. a3 a5 14.”] “[placed on d2. } ( { For example: } 11… Qe7 12. cxd5 Nxd5 13. a3 a5 14. “placed on d2. } ( { For example: } 11… Qe7 12. cxd5 Nxd5 13. a3 a5 14.”]”]
[[Ne4 N5f6 15. Nfd2 { , and White can perhaps count on some slight pressure. “Ne4 N5f6 15. Nfd2 { , and White can perhaps count on some slight pressure.”] “[Ne4 N5f6 15. Nfd2 { , and White can perhaps count on some slight pressure. “Ne4 N5f6 15. Nfd2 { , and White can perhaps count on some slight pressure.”]”]
[[}) 12. Nxc4 Qe7 13. a3 a5 { Obviously the only move, as White shouldn’t be “}) 12. Nxc4 Qe7 13. a3 a5 { Obviously the only move, as White shouldn’t be”] “[}) 12. Nxc4 Qe7 13. a3 a5 { Obviously the only move, as White shouldn’t be “}) 12. Nxc4 Qe7 13. a3 a5 { Obviously the only move, as White shouldn’t be”]”]
[[allowed to win the bishop pair with b4. Now Magnus had to come up with a “allowed to win the bishop pair with b4. Now Magnus had to come up with a”] “[allowed to win the bishop pair with b4. Now Magnus had to come up with a “allowed to win the bishop pair with b4. Now Magnus had to come up with a”]”]
[[plan, but I don’t think he successfully dealt with his task. His next few “plan, but I don’t think he successfully dealt with his task. His next few”] “[plan, but I don’t think he successfully dealt with his task. His next few “plan, but I don’t think he successfully dealt with his task. His next few”]”]
[[moves suggest he wasn’t sure how to approach the position, and instead he “moves suggest he wasn’t sure how to approach the position, and instead he”] “[moves suggest he wasn’t sure how to approach the position, and instead he “moves suggest he wasn’t sure how to approach the position, and instead he”]”]
[[mixed up inconsistent plans and ended up only putting himself at risk. } “mixed up inconsistent plans and ended up only putting himself at risk. }”] “[mixed up inconsistent plans and ended up only putting himself at risk. } “mixed up inconsistent plans and ended up only putting himself at risk. }”]”]
[[14. Nd4 (14. e4 { is of course a very direct way of playing it, aiming to “14. Nd4 (14. e4 { is of course a very direct way of playing it, aiming to”] “[14. Nd4 (14. e4 { is of course a very direct way of playing it, aiming to “14. Nd4 (14. e4 { is of course a very direct way of playing it, aiming to”]”]
[[attack with e5 and Ne4, but after } 14… Rfd8 15. e5 Nd5 16. g3 Nf8 { the “attack with e5 and Ne4, but after } 14… Rfd8 15. e5 Nd5 16. g3 Nf8 { the”] “[attack with e5 and Ne4, but after } 14… Rfd8 15. e5 Nd5 16. g3 Nf8 { the “attack with e5 and Ne4, but after } 14… Rfd8 15. e5 Nd5 16. g3 Nf8 { the”]”]
[[black king looks very safe with a knight on f8. }) 14… Rfd8 { I like this “black king looks very safe with a knight on f8. }) 14… Rfd8 { I like this”] “[black king looks very safe with a knight on f8. }) 14… Rfd8 { I like this “black king looks very safe with a knight on f8. }) 14… Rfd8 { I like this”]”]
[[move, and the plan associated with it – to maneuver the knight from the “move, and the plan associated with it – to maneuver the knight from the”] “[move, and the plan associated with it – to maneuver the knight from the “move, and the plan associated with it – to maneuver the knight from the”]”]
[[awkward d7-square to the comfy g6-square, where it also disturbs White with “awkward d7-square to the comfy g6-square, where it also disturbs White with”] “[awkward d7-square to the comfy g6-square, where it also disturbs White with “awkward d7-square to the comfy g6-square, where it also disturbs White with”]”]
[[schemes of attacking his bare king. } 15. Rfd1 Rac8 (15… Nf8 { “schemes of attacking his bare king. } 15. Rfd1 Rac8 (15… Nf8 {“] “[schemes of attacking his bare king. } 15. Rfd1 Rac8 (15… Nf8 { “schemes of attacking his bare king. } 15. Rfd1 Rac8 (15… Nf8 {“]”]
[[immediately would run into } 16. Ne5 { , and that is understandably not “immediately would run into } 16. Ne5 { , and that is understandably not”] “[immediately would run into } 16. Ne5 { , and that is understandably not “immediately would run into } 16. Ne5 { , and that is understandably not”]”]
[[what Black is looking for. }) 16. Rac1 { This strikes me as a lazy move, “what Black is looking for. }) 16. Rac1 { This strikes me as a lazy move,”] “[what Black is looking for. }) 16. Rac1 { This strikes me as a lazy move, “what Black is looking for. }) 16. Rac1 { This strikes me as a lazy move,”]”]
[[after which Black obtains a completely comfortable position. The rook might “after which Black obtains a completely comfortable position. The rook might”] “[after which Black obtains a completely comfortable position. The rook might “after which Black obtains a completely comfortable position. The rook might”]”]
[[look well-placed on c1, but it does nothing to bother Black and loosens the “look well-placed on c1, but it does nothing to bother Black and loosens the”] “[look well-placed on c1, but it does nothing to bother Black and loosens the “look well-placed on c1, but it does nothing to bother Black and loosens the”]”]
[[defense of the a3-pawn. In general this decision demonstrates to me that “defense of the a3-pawn. In general this decision demonstrates to me that”] “[defense of the a3-pawn. In general this decision demonstrates to me that “defense of the a3-pawn. In general this decision demonstrates to me that”]”]
[Carlsen “[Carlsen is far from being at his best in this match so far. } (16. Nb5 Nf8 “Carlsen is far from being at his best in this match so far. } (16. Nb5 Nf8″]”]
[[17. b4 axb4 18. axb4 Bxb4 19. Nxb6 { grants White a very temporary “17. b4 axb4 18. axb4 Bxb4 19. Nxb6 { grants White a very temporary”] “[17. b4 axb4 18. axb4 Bxb4 19. Nxb6 { grants White a very temporary “17. b4 axb4 18. axb4 Bxb4 19. Nxb6 { grants White a very temporary”]”]
[[initiative, which will be neutralized after a couple of accurate moves. }) “initiative, which will be neutralized after a couple of accurate moves. })”] “[initiative, which will be neutralized after a couple of accurate moves. }) “initiative, which will be neutralized after a couple of accurate moves. })”]”]
[[(16. Nc2 $5 { feels like the right move to me, even if not objectively, “(16. Nc2 $5 { feels like the right move to me, even if not objectively,”] “[(16. Nc2 $5 { feels like the right move to me, even if not objectively, “(16. Nc2 $5 { feels like the right move to me, even if not objectively,”]”]
[[then at least practically; it makes it difficult for Black to complete his “then at least practically; it makes it difficult for Black to complete his”] “[then at least practically; it makes it difficult for Black to complete his “then at least practically; it makes it difficult for Black to complete his”]”]
[[plan of …Nf8-g6, and anything which cuts across the opponent’s plan must “plan of …Nf8-g6, and anything which cuts across the opponent’s plan must”] “[plan of …Nf8-g6, and anything which cuts across the opponent’s plan must “plan of …Nf8-g6, and anything which cuts across the opponent’s plan must”]”]
[[be seriously considered. I’m surprised Magnus didn’t choose to play this “be seriously considered. I’m surprised Magnus didn’t choose to play this”] “[be seriously considered. I’m surprised Magnus didn’t choose to play this “be seriously considered. I’m surprised Magnus didn’t choose to play this”]”]
[[way. } 16… e5 (16… Nf8 $2 17. b4 axb4 18. axb4 { would hand White a “way. } 16… e5 (16… Nf8 $2 17. b4 axb4 18. axb4 { would hand White a”] “[way. } 16… e5 (16… Nf8 $2 17. b4 axb4 18. axb4 { would hand White a “way. } 16… e5 (16… Nf8 $2 17. b4 axb4 18. axb4 { would hand White a”]”]
[[serious initiative. }) 17. e4 { , and because of the constant threat of b4 “serious initiative. }) 17. e4 { , and because of the constant threat of b4”] “[serious initiative. }) 17. e4 { , and because of the constant threat of b4 “serious initiative. }) 17. e4 { , and because of the constant threat of b4″]”]
[[idea, to bring the bishop to f1, is I think an admission things have not “idea, to bring the bishop to f1, is I think an admission things have not”] “[idea, to bring the bishop to f1, is I think an admission things have not “idea, to bring the bishop to f1, is I think an admission things have not”]”]
[[gone according to plan. White regroups in order to defend an underprotected “gone according to plan. White regroups in order to defend an underprotected”] “[gone according to plan. White regroups in order to defend an underprotected “gone according to plan. White regroups in order to defend an underprotected”]”]
[[king, but clearly he cannot hope for an advantage in this way, } 17… Ng6 “king, but clearly he cannot hope for an advantage in this way, } 17… Ng6”] “[king, but clearly he cannot hope for an advantage in this way, } 17… Ng6 “king, but clearly he cannot hope for an advantage in this way, } 17… Ng6″]”]
[[18. Bf1 Ng4 $1 { An excellent move, and already White seems slightly on the “18. Bf1 Ng4 $1 { An excellent move, and already White seems slightly on the”] “[18. Bf1 Ng4 $1 { An excellent move, and already White seems slightly on the “18. Bf1 Ng4 $1 { An excellent move, and already White seems slightly on the”]”]
[[back foot. } 19. Nb5 $6 { And this careless move allows Black to develop a “back foot. } 19. Nb5 $6 { And this careless move allows Black to develop a”] “[back foot. } 19. Nb5 $6 { And this careless move allows Black to develop a “back foot. } 19. Nb5 $6 { And this careless move allows Black to develop a”]”]
[[strong initiative. } ( { However, even after } 19. h3 N4e5 20. Nxe5 Nxe5 { “strong initiative. } ( { However, even after } 19. h3 N4e5 20. Nxe5 Nxe5 {“] “[strong initiative. } ( { However, even after } 19. h3 N4e5 20. Nxe5 Nxe5 { “strong initiative. } ( { However, even after } 19. h3 N4e5 20. Nxe5 Nxe5 {“]”]
[[and unopposed, the knight on e5 is itching to jump places and a3 is under “and unopposed, the knight on e5 is itching to jump places and a3 is under”] “[and unopposed, the knight on e5 is itching to jump places and a3 is under “and unopposed, the knight on e5 is itching to jump places and a3 is under”]”]
[[attack. }) 19… Bc6 $2 { Just strange – a completely useless move, putting “attack. }) 19… Bc6 $2 { Just strange – a completely useless move, putting”] “[attack. }) 19… Bc6 $2 { Just strange – a completely useless move, putting “attack. }) 19… Bc6 $2 { Just strange – a completely useless move, putting”]”]
[[the bishop on a bad square. It’s like Karjakin, who has played excellently “the bishop on a bad square. It’s like Karjakin, who has played excellently”] “[the bishop on a bad square. It’s like Karjakin, who has played excellently “the bishop on a bad square. It’s like Karjakin, who has played excellently”]”]
[[thus far, can’t believe he has outplayed Magnus and is already just better. “thus far, can’t believe he has outplayed Magnus and is already just better.”] “[thus far, can’t believe he has outplayed Magnus and is already just better. “thus far, can’t believe he has outplayed Magnus and is already just better.”]”]
[[} (19… Qg5 $1 { is crying out to be played. Just attack! Let White worry “} (19… Qg5 $1 { is crying out to be played. Just attack! Let White worry”] “[} (19… Qg5 $1 { is crying out to be played. Just attack! Let White worry “} (19… Qg5 $1 { is crying out to be played. Just attack! Let White worry”]”]
[[about how to hold his shaky kingside together. He would probably have to “about how to hold his shaky kingside together. He would probably have to”] “[about how to hold his shaky kingside together. He would probably have to “about how to hold his shaky kingside together. He would probably have to”]”]
[[settle for the sad } 20. h3 (20. Nbd6 Bxd6 21. Nxd6 { is met by many strong “settle for the sad } 20. h3 (20. Nbd6 Bxd6 21. Nxd6 { is met by many strong”] “[settle for the sad } 20. h3 (20. Nbd6 Bxd6 21. Nxd6 { is met by many strong “settle for the sad } 20. h3 (20. Nbd6 Bxd6 21. Nxd6 { is met by many strong”]”]
[[moves, for example } 21… N4e5 { , and …Nf3 is difficult to prevent. }) “moves, for example } 21… N4e5 { , and …Nf3 is difficult to prevent. })”] “[moves, for example } 21… N4e5 { , and …Nf3 is difficult to prevent. }) “moves, for example } 21… N4e5 { , and …Nf3 is difficult to prevent. })”]”]
[[20… N4e5 21. Nxe5 Nxe5 22. Bxe5 (22. Kh1 $2 Nd3 $1 23. Rxd3 Rxd3 24. b4 “20… N4e5 21. Nxe5 Nxe5 22. Bxe5 (22. Kh1 $2 Nd3 $1 23. Rxd3 Rxd3 24. b4”] “[20… N4e5 21. Nxe5 Nxe5 22. Bxe5 (22. Kh1 $2 Nd3 $1 23. Rxd3 Rxd3 24. b4 “20… N4e5 21. Nxe5 Nxe5 22. Bxe5 (22. Kh1 $2 Nd3 $1 23. Rxd3 Rxd3 24. b4″]”]
[[axb4 25. axb4 Rb3 $1 26. bxc5 Rxb5 { wins an exchange and most likely the “axb4 25. axb4 Rb3 $1 26. bxc5 Rxb5 { wins an exchange and most likely the”] “[axb4 25. axb4 Rb3 $1 26. bxc5 Rxb5 { wins an exchange and most likely the “axb4 25. axb4 Rb3 $1 26. bxc5 Rxb5 { wins an exchange and most likely the”]”]
[[game as well. }) 22… Qxe5 { It might not be so awful for White, but he is “game as well. }) 22… Qxe5 { It might not be so awful for White, but he is”] “[game as well. }) 22… Qxe5 { It might not be so awful for White, but he is “game as well. }) 22… Qxe5 { It might not be so awful for White, but he is”]”]
[[definitely worse and will have to defend for a long time. }) 20. a4 Bd5 { “definitely worse and will have to defend for a long time. }) 20. a4 Bd5 {“] “[definitely worse and will have to defend for a long time. }) 20. a4 Bd5 { “definitely worse and will have to defend for a long time. }) 20. a4 Bd5 {“]”]
[Correcting “[Correcting his mistake on the previous move is a good idea. Black still has “Correcting his mistake on the previous move is a good idea. Black still has”]”]
[[a decent position, but no longer a better one. } (20… Qg5 { just doesn’t “a decent position, but no longer a better one. } (20… Qg5 { just doesn’t”] “[a decent position, but no longer a better one. } (20… Qg5 { just doesn’t “a decent position, but no longer a better one. } (20… Qg5 { just doesn’t”]”]
[[work now because of } 21. h3 N4e5 22. Nxe5 Nxe5 23. Bxe5 Qxe5 24. Na7 { , “work now because of } 21. h3 N4e5 22. Nxe5 Nxe5 23. Bxe5 Qxe5 24. Na7 { ,”] “[work now because of } 21. h3 N4e5 22. Nxe5 Nxe5 23. Bxe5 Qxe5 24. Na7 { , “work now because of } 21. h3 N4e5 22. Nxe5 Nxe5 23. Bxe5 Qxe5 24. Na7 { ,”]”]
[[and we can see why the bishop is horribly misplaced on c6. }) 21. Bd4 { “and we can see why the bishop is horribly misplaced on c6. }) 21. Bd4 {“] “[and we can see why the bishop is horribly misplaced on c6. }) 21. Bd4 { “and we can see why the bishop is horribly misplaced on c6. }) 21. Bd4 {“]”]
[[Logical. Trading dark-squared bishops leaves b6 unprotected. } 21… Bxc4 ( “Logical. Trading dark-squared bishops leaves b6 unprotected. } 21… Bxc4 (“] “[Logical. Trading dark-squared bishops leaves b6 unprotected. } 21… Bxc4 ( “Logical. Trading dark-squared bishops leaves b6 unprotected. } 21… Bxc4 (“]”]
[[21… Bxd4 22. Rxd4 (22. Nxd4 Qc7 { and h2 is awkward to defend. }) 22… “21… Bxd4 22. Rxd4 (22. Nxd4 Qc7 { and h2 is awkward to defend. }) 22…”] “[21… Bxd4 22. Rxd4 (22. Nxd4 Qc7 { and h2 is awkward to defend. }) 22… “21… Bxd4 22. Rxd4 (22. Nxd4 Qc7 { and h2 is awkward to defend. }) 22…”]”]
[[N6e5 { might have been an even more accurate way of equalizing, because } “N6e5 { might have been an even more accurate way of equalizing, because }”] “[N6e5 { might have been an even more accurate way of equalizing, because } “N6e5 { might have been an even more accurate way of equalizing, because }”]”]
[[23. Nxb6 $4 Rxc1 24. Qxc1 Qh4 { is basically mate and game over. }) 22. “23. Nxb6 $4 Rxc1 24. Qxc1 Qh4 { is basically mate and game over. }) 22.”] “[23. Nxb6 $4 Rxc1 24. Qxc1 Qh4 { is basically mate and game over. }) 22. “23. Nxb6 $4 Rxc1 24. Qxc1 Qh4 { is basically mate and game over. }) 22.”]”]
[[Rxc4 Bxd4 23. Rdxd4 ( { In the press conference Judit mentioned } 23. exd4 “Rxc4 Bxd4 23. Rdxd4 ( { In the press conference Judit mentioned } 23. exd4”] “[Rxc4 Bxd4 23. Rdxd4 ( { In the press conference Judit mentioned } 23. exd4 “Rxc4 Bxd4 23. Rdxd4 ( { In the press conference Judit mentioned } 23. exd4″]”]
[[$5 { as an option. Anti-positional as it looks, I started to appreciate the “$5 { as an option. Anti-positional as it looks, I started to appreciate the”] “[$5 { as an option. Anti-positional as it looks, I started to appreciate the “$5 { as an option. Anti-positional as it looks, I started to appreciate the”]”]
[[benefits of the move – taking control of the e5-square – and even thought “benefits of the move – taking control of the e5-square – and even thought”] “[benefits of the move – taking control of the e5-square – and even thought “benefits of the move – taking control of the e5-square – and even thought”]”]
[[it might offer White an edge. However, after } 23… Nf6 24. g3 Qd7 25. Bg2 “it might offer White an edge. However, after } 23… Nf6 24. g3 Qd7 25. Bg2”] “[it might offer White an edge. However, after } 23… Nf6 24. g3 Qd7 25. Bg2 “it might offer White an edge. However, after } 23… Nf6 24. g3 Qd7 25. Bg2″]”]
[[Ne7 { Black is way too solid to be worse. }) 23… Rxc4 24. bxc4 $6 { This “Ne7 { Black is way too solid to be worse. }) 23… Rxc4 24. bxc4 $6 { This”] “[Ne7 { Black is way too solid to be worse. }) 23… Rxc4 24. bxc4 $6 { This “Ne7 { Black is way too solid to be worse. }) 23… Rxc4 24. bxc4 $6 { This”]”]
[[move reminds me of Magnus’ play in the fifth game of the match. The “move reminds me of Magnus’ play in the fifth game of the match. The”] “[move reminds me of Magnus’ play in the fifth game of the match. The “move reminds me of Magnus’ play in the fifth game of the match. The”]”]
[[position is equal, but he refuses to accept the fact and starts playing “position is equal, but he refuses to accept the fact and starts playing”] “[position is equal, but he refuses to accept the fact and starts playing “position is equal, but he refuses to accept the fact and starts playing”]”]
[[risky, anti-positional moves to try to keep the game going. Why does he “risky, anti-positional moves to try to keep the game going. Why does he”] “[risky, anti-positional moves to try to keep the game going. Why does he “risky, anti-positional moves to try to keep the game going. Why does he”]”]
[[need to play this way? The match is equal and there’s no need to overpress “need to play this way? The match is equal and there’s no need to overpress”] “[need to play this way? The match is equal and there’s no need to overpress “need to play this way? The match is equal and there’s no need to overpress”]”]
[[for a win. In this game his stubborn refusal to accept a draw finally “for a win. In this game his stubborn refusal to accept a draw finally”] “[for a win. In this game his stubborn refusal to accept a draw finally “for a win. In this game his stubborn refusal to accept a draw finally”]”]
[[backfired. } (24. Rxc4 { might not offer much, or nothing at all, but White “backfired. } (24. Rxc4 { might not offer much, or nothing at all, but White”] “[backfired. } (24. Rxc4 { might not offer much, or nothing at all, but White “backfired. } (24. Rxc4 { might not offer much, or nothing at all, but White”]”]
[[doesn’t risk losing and can perhaps press on for a little bit. I can’t “doesn’t risk losing and can perhaps press on for a little bit. I can’t”] “[doesn’t risk losing and can perhaps press on for a little bit. I can’t “doesn’t risk losing and can perhaps press on for a little bit. I can’t”]”]
[[imagine Magnus opting out of this, and instead going for a strategically “imagine Magnus opting out of this, and instead going for a strategically”] “[imagine Magnus opting out of this, and instead going for a strategically “imagine Magnus opting out of this, and instead going for a strategically”]”]
[[risky position, if he was in his usual frame of mind. }) 24… Nf6 (24… “risky position, if he was in his usual frame of mind. }) 24… Nf6 (24…”] “[risky position, if he was in his usual frame of mind. }) 24… Nf6 (24… “risky position, if he was in his usual frame of mind. }) 24… Nf6 (24…”]”]
[[N4e5 { was my suggeston during the game, with the idea of playing …Nc6 “N4e5 { was my suggeston during the game, with the idea of playing …Nc6”] “[N4e5 { was my suggeston during the game, with the idea of playing …Nc6 “N4e5 { was my suggeston during the game, with the idea of playing …Nc6″]”]
[[and trading rooks. Black should also be fine here, but Karjakin’s way also “and trading rooks. Black should also be fine here, but Karjakin’s way also”] “[and trading rooks. Black should also be fine here, but Karjakin’s way also “and trading rooks. Black should also be fine here, but Karjakin’s way also”]”]
[[worked out and led to far, far more interesting play. }) 25. Qd2 (25. c5 $2 “worked out and led to far, far more interesting play. }) 25. Qd2 (25. c5 $2”] “[worked out and led to far, far more interesting play. }) 25. Qd2 (25. c5 $2 “worked out and led to far, far more interesting play. }) 25. Qd2 (25. c5 $2″]”]
[[{ is “almost” a trick: } 25… bxc5 26. Rxd8+ Qxd8 { , and the a5-pawn is “{ is “almost” a trick: } 25… bxc5 26. Rxd8+ Qxd8 { , and the a5-pawn is”] “[{ is “almost” a trick: } 25… bxc5 26. Rxd8+ Qxd8 { , and the a5-pawn is “{ is “almost” a trick: } 25… bxc5 26. Rxd8+ Qxd8 { , and the a5-pawn is”]”]
[[protected. }) 25… Rb8 (25… Rd7 $2 26. c5 $1 { would be very bad for “protected. }) 25… Rb8 (25… Rd7 $2 26. c5 $1 { would be very bad for”] “[protected. }) 25… Rb8 (25… Rd7 $2 26. c5 $1 { would be very bad for “protected. }) 25… Rb8 (25… Rd7 $2 26. c5 $1 { would be very bad for”]”]
[[Black, so he had to surrender the d-file, but White has a hard time making “Black, so he had to surrender the d-file, but White has a hard time making”] “[Black, so he had to surrender the d-file, but White has a hard time making “Black, so he had to surrender the d-file, but White has a hard time making”]”]
[[use of his control of the d-file. }) 26. g3 Ne5 { The knight is heading for “use of his control of the d-file. }) 26. g3 Ne5 { The knight is heading for”] “[use of his control of the d-file. }) 26. g3 Ne5 { The knight is heading for “use of his control of the d-file. }) 26. g3 Ne5 { The knight is heading for”]”]
[[c5 via d7. The a4-pawn is a serious weakness and White will have to “c5 via d7. The a4-pawn is a serious weakness and White will have to”] “[c5 via d7. The a4-pawn is a serious weakness and White will have to “c5 via d7. The a4-pawn is a serious weakness and White will have to”]”]
[[compensate for that with piece activity. } 27. Bg2 h6 28. f4 Ned7 29. Na7 “compensate for that with piece activity. } 27. Bg2 h6 28. f4 Ned7 29. Na7”] “[compensate for that with piece activity. } 27. Bg2 h6 28. f4 Ned7 29. Na7 “compensate for that with piece activity. } 27. Bg2 h6 28. f4 Ned7 29. Na7″]”]
[[Qa3 { If it weren’t for the weakness of e3, Black would actually be in “Qa3 { If it weren’t for the weakness of e3, Black would actually be in”] “[Qa3 { If it weren’t for the weakness of e3, Black would actually be in “Qa3 { If it weren’t for the weakness of e3, Black would actually be in”]”]
[[serious trouble. But that was the cost for White of playing f4 to get the “serious trouble. But that was the cost for White of playing f4 to get the”] “[serious trouble. But that was the cost for White of playing f4 to get the “serious trouble. But that was the cost for White of playing f4 to get the”]”]
[[knight to c6. } 30. Nc6 Rf8 31. h3 $6 { Again, Magnus refuses to accept a “knight to c6. } 30. Nc6 Rf8 31. h3 $6 { Again, Magnus refuses to accept a”] “[knight to c6. } 30. Nc6 Rf8 31. h3 $6 { Again, Magnus refuses to accept a “knight to c6. } 30. Nc6 Rf8 31. h3 $6 { Again, Magnus refuses to accept a”]”]
[[safe position and keeps pushing his luck, even though it is obviously very “safe position and keeps pushing his luck, even though it is obviously very”] “[safe position and keeps pushing his luck, even though it is obviously very “safe position and keeps pushing his luck, even though it is obviously very”]”]
[[risky to play this way, especially with approaching time trouble. } (31. “risky to play this way, especially with approaching time trouble. } (31.”] “[risky to play this way, especially with approaching time trouble. } (31. “risky to play this way, especially with approaching time trouble. } (31.”]”]
[[Rxd7 Nxd7 32. Qxd7 Qxe3+ 33. Kf1 Qc1+ 34. Kf2 { , and most likely the “Rxd7 Nxd7 32. Qxd7 Qxe3+ 33. Kf1 Qc1+ 34. Kf2 { , and most likely the”] “[Rxd7 Nxd7 32. Qxd7 Qxe3+ 33. Kf1 Qc1+ 34. Kf2 { , and most likely the “Rxd7 Nxd7 32. Qxd7 Qxe3+ 33. Kf1 Qc1+ 34. Kf2 { , and most likely the”]”]
[[position will end in a draw due to White’s exposed king, but he risks “position will end in a draw due to White’s exposed king, but he risks”] “[position will end in a draw due to White’s exposed king, but he risks “position will end in a draw due to White’s exposed king, but he risks”]”]
[[absolutely nothing and perhaps can hope for some initiative in mutual time “absolutely nothing and perhaps can hope for some initiative in mutual time”] “[absolutely nothing and perhaps can hope for some initiative in mutual time “absolutely nothing and perhaps can hope for some initiative in mutual time”]”]
[[trouble. }) 31… Nc5 32. Kh2 Nxa4 { The next few moves could easily be “trouble. }) 31… Nc5 32. Kh2 Nxa4 { The next few moves could easily be”] “[trouble. }) 31… Nc5 32. Kh2 Nxa4 { The next few moves could easily be “trouble. }) 31… Nc5 32. Kh2 Nxa4 { The next few moves could easily be”]”]
[[criticized, but the position is massively complex and very difficult to “criticized, but the position is massively complex and very difficult to”] “[criticized, but the position is massively complex and very difficult to “criticized, but the position is massively complex and very difficult to”]”]
[[understand and play, especially in time trouble. } (32… g6 $5 { could be “understand and play, especially in time trouble. } (32… g6 $5 { could be”] “[understand and play, especially in time trouble. } (32… g6 $5 { could be “understand and play, especially in time trouble. } (32… g6 $5 { could be”]”]
[[considered and might even transpose to the game after } 33. Rd8 Nxa4) 33. “considered and might even transpose to the game after } 33. Rd8 Nxa4) 33.”] “[considered and might even transpose to the game after } 33. Rd8 Nxa4) 33. “considered and might even transpose to the game after } 33. Rd8 Nxa4) 33.”]”]
[[Rd8 (33. e4 { makes a lot of sense to me. The knight on f6 is going to have “Rd8 (33. e4 { makes a lot of sense to me. The knight on f6 is going to have”] “[Rd8 (33. e4 { makes a lot of sense to me. The knight on f6 is going to have “Rd8 (33. e4 { makes a lot of sense to me. The knight on f6 is going to have”]”]
[[to move to a very awkward square after the upcoming e5. } 33… Nc5 34. e5 “to move to a very awkward square after the upcoming e5. } 33… Nc5 34. e5”] “[to move to a very awkward square after the upcoming e5. } 33… Nc5 34. e5 “to move to a very awkward square after the upcoming e5. } 33… Nc5 34. e5″]”]
[[Nh5 ( { The machine suggests the astonishing } 34… Nfe4 $5 { , which “Nh5 ( { The machine suggests the astonishing } 34… Nfe4 $5 { , which”] “[Nh5 ( { The machine suggests the astonishing } 34… Nfe4 $5 { , which “Nh5 ( { The machine suggests the astonishing } 34… Nfe4 $5 { , which”]”]
[[would never happen in a real, human game. }) 35. Qf2 { This position is “would never happen in a real, human game. }) 35. Qf2 { This position is”] “[would never happen in a real, human game. }) 35. Qf2 { This position is “would never happen in a real, human game. }) 35. Qf2 { This position is”]”]
[[irrational and very difficult to assess. Black has the extra passed a-pawn “irrational and very difficult to assess. Black has the extra passed a-pawn”] “[irrational and very difficult to assess. Black has the extra passed a-pawn “irrational and very difficult to assess. Black has the extra passed a-pawn”]”]
[[and a dominant c5-knight and active queen. The knight on h5 is trapped on “and a dominant c5-knight and active queen. The knight on h5 is trapped on”] “[and a dominant c5-knight and active queen. The knight on h5 is trapped on “and a dominant c5-knight and active queen. The knight on h5 is trapped on”]”]
[[the edge of the board, but it also serves a purpose in creating counterplay “the edge of the board, but it also serves a purpose in creating counterplay”] “[the edge of the board, but it also serves a purpose in creating counterplay “the edge of the board, but it also serves a purpose in creating counterplay”]”]
[[against White’s king. What would have happened in a game from this position “against White’s king. What would have happened in a game from this position”] “[against White’s king. What would have happened in a game from this position “against White’s king. What would have happened in a game from this position”]”]
[[is impossible to predict – the game could have gone either side’s way. }) “is impossible to predict – the game could have gone either side’s way. })”] “[is impossible to predict – the game could have gone either side’s way. }) “is impossible to predict – the game could have gone either side’s way. })”]”]
[[33… g6 34. Qd4 Kg7 35. c5 $2 { Objectively a losing move, but I find it “33… g6 34. Qd4 Kg7 35. c5 $2 { Objectively a losing move, but I find it”] “[33… g6 34. Qd4 Kg7 35. c5 $2 { Objectively a losing move, but I find it “33… g6 34. Qd4 Kg7 35. c5 $2 { Objectively a losing move, but I find it”]”]
[[difficult to criticize the players for making mistakes in such a complex “difficult to criticize the players for making mistakes in such a complex”] “[difficult to criticize the players for making mistakes in such a complex “difficult to criticize the players for making mistakes in such a complex”]”]
[[position, with so many options and limited time. White’s situation was “position, with so many options and limited time. White’s situation was”] “[position, with so many options and limited time. White’s situation was “position, with so many options and limited time. White’s situation was”]”]
[[already difficult and this move practically worked out for Magnus. } (35. “already difficult and this move practically worked out for Magnus. } (35.”] “[already difficult and this move practically worked out for Magnus. } (35. “already difficult and this move practically worked out for Magnus. } (35.”]”]
[[Rd7 { keeping the rooks on the board, was probably the best option for “Rd7 { keeping the rooks on the board, was probably the best option for”] “[Rd7 { keeping the rooks on the board, was probably the best option for “Rd7 { keeping the rooks on the board, was probably the best option for”]”]
[[White. }) 35… Rxd8 (35… bxc5 $4 36. Qd6 Rxd8 37. Nxd8 { with the “White. }) 35… Rxd8 (35… bxc5 $4 36. Qd6 Rxd8 37. Nxd8 { with the”] “[White. }) 35… Rxd8 (35… bxc5 $4 36. Qd6 Rxd8 37. Nxd8 { with the “White. }) 35… Rxd8 (35… bxc5 $4 36. Qd6 Rxd8 37. Nxd8 { with the”]”]
[[unstoppable threat of Qe7 and Qxf7, was Carlsen’s ingenious point. }) 36. “unstoppable threat of Qe7 and Qxf7, was Carlsen’s ingenious point. }) 36.”] “[unstoppable threat of Qe7 and Qxf7, was Carlsen’s ingenious point. }) 36. “unstoppable threat of Qe7 and Qxf7, was Carlsen’s ingenious point. }) 36.”]”]
[[Nxd8 Nxc5 37. Qd6 Qd3 $2 { Obviously Karjakin didn’t miss White’s next “Nxd8 Nxc5 37. Qd6 Qd3 $2 { Obviously Karjakin didn’t miss White’s next”] “[Nxd8 Nxc5 37. Qd6 Qd3 $2 { Obviously Karjakin didn’t miss White’s next “Nxd8 Nxc5 37. Qd6 Qd3 $2 { Obviously Karjakin didn’t miss White’s next”]”]
[[move, but in time trouble he probably didn’t anticipate White’s 41st. } ( “move, but in time trouble he probably didn’t anticipate White’s 41st. } (“] “[move, but in time trouble he probably didn’t anticipate White’s 41st. } ( “move, but in time trouble he probably didn’t anticipate White’s 41st. } (“]”]
[[37… Qa4 $1 { was the way to go, as many pointed out. It’s natural “37… Qa4 $1 { was the way to go, as many pointed out. It’s natural”] “[37… Qa4 $1 { was the way to go, as many pointed out. It’s natural “37… Qa4 $1 { was the way to go, as many pointed out. It’s natural”]”]
[[the main point is the passed a-pawn. That will be enough for victory. }) “the main point is the passed a-pawn. That will be enough for victory. })”] “[the main point is the passed a-pawn. That will be enough for victory. }) “the main point is the passed a-pawn. That will be enough for victory. })”]”]
[[38. Nxe6+ fxe6 39. Qe7+ Kg8 40. Qxf6 a4 { This pawn is a monster, but White “38. Nxe6+ fxe6 39. Qe7+ Kg8 40. Qxf6 a4 { This pawn is a monster, but White”] “[38. Nxe6+ fxe6 39. Qe7+ Kg8 40. Qxf6 a4 { This pawn is a monster, but White “38. Nxe6+ fxe6 39. Qe7+ Kg8 40. Qxf6 a4 { This pawn is a monster, but White”]”]
[[creates quick counterplay against Black’s king: } 41. e4 { At this point I “creates quick counterplay against Black’s king: } 41. e4 { At this point I”] “[creates quick counterplay against Black’s king: } 41. e4 { At this point I “creates quick counterplay against Black’s king: } 41. e4 { At this point I”]”]
[[started to believe Magnus might win! Black’s king quickly becomes very “started to believe Magnus might win! Black’s king quickly becomes very”] “[started to believe Magnus might win! Black’s king quickly becomes very “started to believe Magnus might win! Black’s king quickly becomes very”]”]
[[vulnerable. } 41… Qd7 $1 { But this important defensive move made me “vulnerable. } 41… Qd7 $1 { But this important defensive move made me”] “[vulnerable. } 41… Qd7 $1 { But this important defensive move made me “vulnerable. } 41… Qd7 $1 { But this important defensive move made me”]”]
[[realize Karjakin wasn’t risking much. } (41… a3 42. Qxg6+ Kf8 43. f5 { “realize Karjakin wasn’t risking much. } (41… a3 42. Qxg6+ Kf8 43. f5 {“] “[realize Karjakin wasn’t risking much. } (41… a3 42. Qxg6+ Kf8 43. f5 { “realize Karjakin wasn’t risking much. } (41… a3 42. Qxg6+ Kf8 43. f5 {“]”]
[[would only be risky for Black, because his king is just so weak, and the “would only be risky for Black, because his king is just so weak, and the”] “[would only be risky for Black, because his king is just so weak, and the “would only be risky for Black, because his king is just so weak, and the”]”]
[[threats of fxe6 and f6 are extremely dangerous. }) 42. Qxg6+ Qg7 43. Qe8+ “threats of fxe6 and f6 are extremely dangerous. }) 42. Qxg6+ Qg7 43. Qe8+”] “[threats of fxe6 and f6 are extremely dangerous. }) 42. Qxg6+ Qg7 43. Qe8+ “threats of fxe6 and f6 are extremely dangerous. }) 42. Qxg6+ Qg7 43. Qe8+”]”]
[[Qf8 44. Qc6 (44. Qg6+ { doesn’t necessarily lead to a draw, because Black “Qf8 44. Qc6 (44. Qg6+ { doesn’t necessarily lead to a draw, because Black”] “[Qf8 44. Qc6 (44. Qg6+ { doesn’t necessarily lead to a draw, because Black “Qf8 44. Qc6 (44. Qg6+ { doesn’t necessarily lead to a draw, because Black”]”]
[[can try } 44… Kh8 { , and White still has to prove he is okay, which “can try } 44… Kh8 { , and White still has to prove he is okay, which”] “[can try } 44… Kh8 { , and White still has to prove he is okay, which “can try } 44… Kh8 { , and White still has to prove he is okay, which”]”]
[[might not be so simple over the board. }) 44… Qd8 45. f5 { White “might not be so simple over the board. }) 44… Qd8 45. f5 { White”] “[might not be so simple over the board. }) 44… Qd8 45. f5 { White “might not be so simple over the board. }) 44… Qd8 45. f5 { White”]”]
[[absolutely has to create counterplay, as otherwise the a-pawn will decide “absolutely has to create counterplay, as otherwise the a-pawn will decide”] “[absolutely has to create counterplay, as otherwise the a-pawn will decide “absolutely has to create counterplay, as otherwise the a-pawn will decide”]”]
[[the game. I think special attention should be given to the beautiful knight “the game. I think special attention should be given to the beautiful knight”] “[the game. I think special attention should be given to the beautiful knight “the game. I think special attention should be given to the beautiful knight”]”]
[[on c5, which holds together Black’s entire position: e6 and a4, as well as “on c5, which holds together Black’s entire position: e6 and a4, as well as”] “[on c5, which holds together Black’s entire position: e6 and a4, as well as “on c5, which holds together Black’s entire position: e6 and a4, as well as”]”]
[[controlling the crucial e4-square in many lines. } 45… a3 46. fxe6 Kg7 ( “controlling the crucial e4-square in many lines. } 45… a3 46. fxe6 Kg7 (“] “[controlling the crucial e4-square in many lines. } 45… a3 46. fxe6 Kg7 ( “controlling the crucial e4-square in many lines. } 45… a3 46. fxe6 Kg7 (“]”]
[[46… Kh7 { would force White to find a tough sequence of moves to draw: } “46… Kh7 { would force White to find a tough sequence of moves to draw: }”] “[46… Kh7 { would force White to find a tough sequence of moves to draw: } “46… Kh7 { would force White to find a tough sequence of moves to draw: }”]”]
[[47. e5 $1 a2 48. Be4+ $1 Nxe4 49. Qxe4+ Kg7 (49… Kh8 50. e7 Qxe7 51. Qa8+ “47. e5 $1 a2 48. Be4+ $1 Nxe4 49. Qxe4+ Kg7 (49… Kh8 50. e7 Qxe7 51. Qa8+”] “[47. e5 $1 a2 48. Be4+ $1 Nxe4 49. Qxe4+ Kg7 (49… Kh8 50. e7 Qxe7 51. Qa8+ “47. e5 $1 a2 48. Be4+ $1 Nxe4 49. Qxe4+ Kg7 (49… Kh8 50. e7 Qxe7 51. Qa8+”]”]
[[Kg7 52. Qxa2 { is drawn. }) 50. Qb7+ Kg8 51. Qf7+ Kh8 52. Qf4 { , and next “Kg7 52. Qxa2 { is drawn. }) 50. Qb7+ Kg8 51. Qf7+ Kh8 52. Qf4 { , and next”] “[Kg7 52. Qxa2 { is drawn. }) 50. Qb7+ Kg8 51. Qf7+ Kh8 52. Qf4 { , and next “Kg7 52. Qxa2 { is drawn. }) 50. Qb7+ Kg8 51. Qf7+ Kh8 52. Qf4 { , and next”]”]
[[Qxh6 leads to perpetual check. }) 47. e7 Qxe7 48. Qxb6 Nd3 49. Qa5 $2 { I “Qxh6 leads to perpetual check. }) 47. e7 Qxe7 48. Qxb6 Nd3 49. Qa5 $2 { I”] “[Qxh6 leads to perpetual check. }) 47. e7 Qxe7 48. Qxb6 Nd3 49. Qa5 $2 { I “Qxh6 leads to perpetual check. }) 47. e7 Qxe7 48. Qxb6 Nd3 49. Qa5 $2 { I”]”]
[[think this is practically the decisive mistake from Magnus. } ( { As “think this is practically the decisive mistake from Magnus. } ( { As”] “[think this is practically the decisive mistake from Magnus. } ( { As “think this is practically the decisive mistake from Magnus. } ( { As”]”]
[Alejandro “[Alejandro Ramirez and I discussed during the game, } 49. e5 $1 { should “Alejandro Ramirez and I discussed during the game, } 49. e5 $1 { should”]”]
[[give White a relatively easy draw. The pawn is worthless – more important “give White a relatively easy draw. The pawn is worthless – more important”] “[give White a relatively easy draw. The pawn is worthless – more important “give White a relatively easy draw. The pawn is worthless – more important”]”]
[[is for White to free the bishop on g2 from its cage. } 49… Nxe5 (49… a2 “is for White to free the bishop on g2 from its cage. } 49… Nxe5 (49… a2”] “[is for White to free the bishop on g2 from its cage. } 49… Nxe5 (49… a2 “is for White to free the bishop on g2 from its cage. } 49… Nxe5 (49… a2″]”]
[[50. Qd4 $1 Nxe5 51. Bd5 { wins the pawn. }) 50. Bd5 { , and with the bishop “50. Qd4 $1 Nxe5 51. Bd5 { wins the pawn. }) 50. Bd5 { , and with the bishop”] “[50. Qd4 $1 Nxe5 51. Bd5 { wins the pawn. }) 50. Bd5 { , and with the bishop “50. Qd4 $1 Nxe5 51. Bd5 { wins the pawn. }) 50. Bd5 { , and with the bishop”]”]
[[actively controlling a2 I can’t see how Black can ever win this position. } “actively controlling a2 I can’t see how Black can ever win this position. }”] “[actively controlling a2 I can’t see how Black can ever win this position. } “actively controlling a2 I can’t see how Black can ever win this position. }”]”]
[[) 49… Qc5 50. Qa6 Ne5 { This position looks horribly difficult for White “) 49… Qc5 50. Qa6 Ne5 { This position looks horribly difficult for White”] “[) 49… Qc5 50. Qa6 Ne5 { This position looks horribly difficult for White “) 49… Qc5 50. Qa6 Ne5 { This position looks horribly difficult for White”]”]
[[to defend. It might even be objectively lost, but I don’t think it matters “to defend. It might even be objectively lost, but I don’t think it matters”] “[to defend. It might even be objectively lost, but I don’t think it matters “to defend. It might even be objectively lost, but I don’t think it matters”]”]
[[over the board if there is a miracle draw somewhere. Practically, White’s “over the board if there is a miracle draw somewhere. Practically, White’s”] “[over the board if there is a miracle draw somewhere. Practically, White’s “over the board if there is a miracle draw somewhere. Practically, White’s”]”]
[[defensive task is impossible and I wasn’t surprised to see the game end “defensive task is impossible and I wasn’t surprised to see the game end”] “[defensive task is impossible and I wasn’t surprised to see the game end “defensive task is impossible and I wasn’t surprised to see the game end”]”]
[[soon. } 51. Qe6 h5 { Now it’s mathematically dead lost, and Carlsen’s next “soon. } 51. Qe6 h5 { Now it’s mathematically dead lost, and Carlsen’s next”] “[soon. } 51. Qe6 h5 { Now it’s mathematically dead lost, and Carlsen’s next “soon. } 51. Qe6 h5 { Now it’s mathematically dead lost, and Carlsen’s next”]”]
[[move just sped up his inevitable demise. } 52. h4 a2 { A huge win for “move just sped up his inevitable demise. } 52. h4 a2 { A huge win for”] “[move just sped up his inevitable demise. } 52. h4 a2 { A huge win for “move just sped up his inevitable demise. } 52. h4 a2 { A huge win for”]”]
[[Karjakin, to pull ahead in the match with Black and so close to the finish “Karjakin, to pull ahead in the match with Black and so close to the finish”] “[Karjakin, to pull ahead in the match with Black and so close to the finish “Karjakin, to pull ahead in the match with Black and so close to the finish”]”]
[[line. Carlsen’s unimpressive play throughout the match might give added “line. Carlsen’s unimpressive play throughout the match might give added”] “[line. Carlsen’s unimpressive play throughout the match might give added “line. Carlsen’s unimpressive play throughout the match might give added”]”]
[[confidence to Karjakin, but as we’ve seen time and again, Carlsen has the “confidence to Karjakin, but as we’ve seen time and again, Carlsen has the”] “[confidence to Karjakin, but as we’ve seen time and again, Carlsen has the “confidence to Karjakin, but as we’ve seen time and again, Carlsen has the”]”]
[[unique ability to pull himelf together and bring tournaments and matches “unique ability to pull himelf together and bring tournaments and matches”] “[unique ability to pull himelf together and bring tournaments and matches “unique ability to pull himelf together and bring tournaments and matches”]”]
[[back in the eleventh hour, even when the odds are stacked against him. “back in the eleventh hour, even when the odds are stacked against him.”] “[back in the eleventh hour, even when the odds are stacked against him. “back in the eleventh hour, even when the odds are stacked against him.”]”]
[Perhaps “[Perhaps this painful loss and the rest day before the ninth game will be “Perhaps this painful loss and the rest day before the ninth game will be”]”]
[[enough of a wake-up call for Carlsen to get his play together for the last “enough of a wake-up call for Carlsen to get his play together for the last”] “[enough of a wake-up call for Carlsen to get his play together for the last “enough of a wake-up call for Carlsen to get his play together for the last”]”]
[[four games. } (52… a2 53. Qxa2 Ng4+ 54. Kh3 Qg1 55. Qb2+ Kg6 $1 { and the “four games. } (52… a2 53. Qxa2 Ng4+ 54. Kh3 Qg1 55. Qb2+ Kg6 $1 { and the”] “[four games. } (52… a2 53. Qxa2 Ng4+ 54. Kh3 Qg1 55. Qb2+ Kg6 $1 { and the “four games. } (52… a2 53. Qxa2 Ng4+ 54. Kh3 Qg1 55. Qb2+ Kg6 $1 { and the”]”]
[[checks run out. White is mated or loses the queen after } 56. Bf3 Nf2+) 0-1 “checks run out. White is mated or loses the queen after } 56. Bf3 Nf2+) 0-1”] “[checks run out. White is mated or loses the queen after } 56. Bf3 Nf2+) 0-1 “checks run out. White is mated or loses the queen after } 56. Bf3 Nf2+) 0-1″]”]
[0-1 “0-1”]
0-1

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Math between So, Wesley and Carlsen, Magnus

Event: Bilbao Masters 9th

Pgn:

[Event “Bilbao Masters 9th”]
[Site “Bilbao”]
[Date “2016.07.23”]
[Round “10”]
[White “So, Wesley”]
[Black “Carlsen, Magnus”]
[Result “1/2-1/2”]
[WhiteElo “2770”]
[BlackElo “2855”]
[ECO “D38”]
[TimeControl “40/5400:3600+10”]
[Annotator “CB”]
[EventDate “2016.07.13”]
[PlyCount “75”]
[EventType “tourn”]
[EventRounds “10”]
[EventCountry “ESP”]
[Source “web”]
[SourceDate “2016.09.13”]
[EventCategory “22”]

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Bb4 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bxf6 Qxf6 7. e3 O-O 8. Rc1 dxc4 9. Bxc4 c5 10. O-O cxd4 11. Nxd4 Bd7 12. Qb3 Nc6 13. Nxc6 Bxc3 14. Qxb7 Bxc6 15. Qxc6 Bxb2 16. Rc2 Rac8 17. Qa4 Rc7 18. Bd3 Rxc2 19. Bxc2 Rc8 20. Rd1 Qc3 21. Bb3 Qc5 22. g3 Bf6 23. Rd7 Rc7 24. Rxc7 Qxc7 25. Qe8+ Kh7 26. h4 g6 27. Qa8 Kg7 28. Kg2 h5 29. Qe4 a5 30. Ba4 Qc5 31. Qb7 Qb4 32. Qxb4 axb4 33. Kf3 Bc3 34. Kg2 Be1 35. Kf1 Bc3 36. Kg2 Be1 37. Kf1 Bc3 38. Kg2 1/2-1/2

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Math between Carlsen, Magnus and Kramnik, Vladimir

Event: London Classic

Pgn:

[Event “London Classic”]
[Site “London”]
[Date “2009.12.08”]
[Round “1”]
[White “Carlsen, Magnus”]
[Black “Kramnik, Vladimir”]
[Result “1-0”]
[WhiteElo “2801”]
[BlackElo “2772”]
[ECO “A29”]
[Annotator “Carlsen,M”]
[EventDate “2009.12.08”]
[PlyCount “85”]
[EventType “tourn”]
[EventRounds “7”]
[EventCountry “ENG”]
[Source “web”]
[SourceDate “2010.01.18”]
[EventCategory “18”]

1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e5 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. g3 d5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. Bg2 Nb6 7. O-O Be7 8. a3 O-O 9. b4 Be6 10. Rb1 f6 11. d3 a5 12. b5 Nd4 13. Nd2 Qc8 14. e3 Nf5 15. Qc2 Rd8 16. Bb2 a4 17. Rfc1 Nd6 18. Nde4 Ne8 19. Qe2 Bf8 20. f4 exf4 21. gxf4 Qd7 22. d4 c6 23. Nc5 Bxc5 24. dxc5 Nc4 25. Rd1 Qc7 26. Bc1 Na5 27. bxc6 bxc6 28. Nxa4 Rxd1+ 29. Qxd1 Rd8 30. Qc2 Qf7 31. Nc3 Qh5 32. Ne2 Bf5 33. e4 Bg4 34. Ng3 Qf7 35. Bf1 Be6 36. Qc3 Ra8 37. Rb4 Qd7 38. f5 Bf7 39. Bf4 Qd1 40. Kf2 Nb3 41. Be2 Qb1 42. Bc4 Rxa3 43. Ne2 1-0

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Math between Carlsen, Magnus and Smeets, Jan

Event: Amber-blindfold 19th

Pgn:

[Event “Amber-blindfold 19th”]
[Site “Nice”]
[Date “2010.03.16”]
[Round “4”]
[White “Carlsen, Magnus”]
[Black “Smeets, Jan”]
[Result “1-0”]
[WhiteElo “2813”]
[BlackElo “2651”]
[ECO “A11”]
[EventDate “2010.03.13”]
[PlyCount “71”]
[EventType “tourn (rapid)”]
[EventRounds “11”]
[EventCountry “FRA”]
[Source “web”]
[SourceDate “2010.05.04”]
[EventCategory “20”]

1. g3 d5 2. Nf3 c6 3. Bg2 Nf6 4. O-O Bf5 5. c4 e6 6. d3 Bd6 7. cxd5 exd5 8. Nc3 O-O 9. Nh4 Be6 10. e4 Na6 11. Qe2 Re8 12. h3 Be5 13. f4 Bxc3 14. bxc3 dxe4 15. dxe4 Bd5 16. e5 Bxg2 17. Kxg2 Qd5+ 18. Nf3 Rad8 19. c4 Qe4 20. Re1 Qxe2+ 21. Rxe2 Nd7 22. Be3 f6 23. Bxa7 fxe5 24. Nxe5 Nxe5 25. fxe5 Kf7 26. Rb1 Rd7 27. Bf2 Ke6 28. g4 Rf8 29. Be3 Rff7 30. a4 Rd3 31. a5 Rc3 32. Rd1 Rxc4 33. Bg5 Rd7 34. Rxd7 Kxd7 35. e6+ Ke8 36. Rd2 1-0

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Math between Carlsen, Magnus and Hobber, Anders

Event: Tromsoe Midnight Sun

Pgn:

[Event “Tromsoe Midnight Sun”]
[Site “Tromsoe”]
[Date “2006.06.24”]
[Round “1”]
[White “Carlsen, Magnus”]
[Black “Hobber, Anders”]
[Result “1-0”]
[WhiteElo “2646”]
[BlackElo “1926”]
[ECO “C10”]
[EventDate “2006.06.24”]
[PlyCount “51”]
[EventType “swiss”]
[EventRounds “9”]
[EventCountry “NOR”]
[Source “web”]
[SourceDate “2006.07.14”]

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Bd3 Ngf6 6. Qe2 Nxe4 7. Bxe4 Nf6 8. Bxb7 Bxb7 9. Qb5+ Qd7 10. Qxb7 Qd5 11. Qxd5 exd5 12. Bf4 Bd6 13. Bxd6 cxd6 14. Ne2 Kd7 15. f3 Rab8 16. b3 Rhc8 17. Kd2 Re8 18. Rae1 Re7 19. Nf4 Rxe1 20. Rxe1 Re8 21. Rxe8 Kxe8 22. h4 Kd7 23. g4 Kc6 24. Kc3 h6 25. Kb4 Nd7 26. Ka5 1-0

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Math between Carlsen, Magnus and Jumabayev, Rinat

Event: Wch Blitz 6th

Pgn:

[Event “Wch Blitz 6th”]
[Site “Astana”]
[Date “2012.07.09”]
[Round “2”]
[White “Carlsen, Magnus”]
[Black “Jumabayev, Rinat”]
[Result “1/2-1/2”]
[WhiteElo “2837”]
[BlackElo “2525”]
[ECO “C33”]
[EventDate “2012.07.09”]
[PlyCount “92”]
[EventType “tourn (blitz)”]
[EventRounds “30”]
[EventCountry “KAZ”]
[Source “web”]
[SourceDate “2012.08.24”]
[EventCategory “19”]

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nc3 Ne7 4. d4 d5 5. exd5 Nxd5 6. Nxd5 Qxd5 7. Bxf4 c5 8. Nf3 Nc6 9. Bd3 cxd4 10. O-O Be7 11. Qe1 O-O 12. Ne5 Nxe5 13. Bxe5 Bg5 14. Qg3 f6 15. Bf4 Bd7 16. Bxg5 Qxg5 17. Qxg5 fxg5 18. Bc4+ Kh8 19. Rxf8+ Rxf8 20. Rd1 Bf5 21. Rxd4 Bxc2 22. Bd5 b6 23. Bf3 Bf5 24. Ra4 Rf7 25. Rd4 g6 26. a3 h5 27. Rd6 Kg7 28. Bd5 Rc7 29. Bb3 h4 30. g3 h3 31. Kf2 Rc1 32. Rd1 Rc7 33. Rd2 Kf6 34. Ke3 Re7+ 35. Kf2 Rc7 36. Rd6+ Ke5 37. Rd5+ Kf6 38. Rd6+ Ke5 39. Rd5+ Kf6 40. Rd2 Ke5 41. Ke3 Re7 42. Kf2 Rc7 43. Rd5+ Kf6 44. Rd6+ Ke5 45. Rd5+ Kf6 46. Rd6+ Ke5 1/2-1/2

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