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9. c4d5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 |
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9... c6d4 | Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 |
10. f3d4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. |
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10... e5d4 | The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 |
11. c1d2 | Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. |
11... a7a5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. |
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12. e2e4 | Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 |
12... d4e3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. |
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13. f2e3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 |
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13... d8g5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 |
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14. f1f4 | A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 |
14... c8d7 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing |
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15. a2a4 | Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 |
15... a8e8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. |
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16. d3d4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 |
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16... c5b6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 |
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17. d1b3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 |
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17... g5d8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 |
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18. b3c4 | The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 |
18... e8e7 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. |
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19. b2b4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 |
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19... a5b4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 |
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20. a4a5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 |
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20... b6a7 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 |
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21. c4b4 | The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 |
21... c7c5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. |
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22. d5c6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 |
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22... d7c6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 |
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23. b4b3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 |
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23... c6g2 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 |
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24. g1g2 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 |
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24... d8d7 | The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 |
25. a1f1 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. |
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25... f8c8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 |
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26. f4f5 | This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 |
26... h7h6 | Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. |
27. f1f2 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was |
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27... a7b8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 |
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28. d2b4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 |
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28... d7c6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 |
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29. f2f3 | The queen swap will lead to a draw after | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 |
29... c8c7 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after |
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30. b4e1 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 |
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30... c6e8 | It was not too late to go for | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 |
31. g3g4 | Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for |
31... e7e4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. |
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32. h2h3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 |
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32... c7e7 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 |
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33. e1f2 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 |
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33... e4e6 | A blunder. However, White was making progress after both | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 |
34. f5b5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both |
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34... b8c7 | The pawn cannot be saved | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 |
35. b5b7 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved |
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35... e8a8 | Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 |
36. b7b5 | Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after |
36... e7e8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. |
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37. b3d5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 |
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37... a8d5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 |
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38. b5d5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 |
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38... e8b8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 |
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39. f2g3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 |
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39... g7g6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 |
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40. h3h4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 |
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40... b8a8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 |
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41. g3e1 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 |
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41... e6e4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 |
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42. g4g5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 |
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42... h6h5 | A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 |
43. d5b5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule |
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43... a8a7 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 |
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44. g2f1 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 |
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44... e4e8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 |
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45. f1e2 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 |
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45... e8a8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 |
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46. f3f6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 |
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46... a7a6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 |
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47. e1b4 | Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 |
47... c7a5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. |
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48. b5a5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 |
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48... a6a5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 |
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49. b4a5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 |
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49... a8a5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 |
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50. f6d6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 |
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50... g8f8 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 |
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51. d6f6 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 |
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51... a5a3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 |
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52. e2f3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 |
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52... f8e7 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 |
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53. f3e4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 |
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53... a3a5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 |
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54. f6f4 | The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 |
54... a5b5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 54. f6f4 The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. |
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55. d4d5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 54. f6f4 The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. 54... a5b5 |
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55... b5b3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 54. f6f4 The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. 54... a5b5 55. d4d5 |
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56. e4d4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 54. f6f4 The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. 54... a5b5 55. d4d5 55... b5b3 |
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56... b3a3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 54. f6f4 The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. 54... a5b5 55. d4d5 55... b5b3 56. e4d4 |
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57. e3e4 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 54. f6f4 The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. 54... a5b5 55. d4d5 55... b5b3 56. e4d4 56... b3a3 |
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57... a3b3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 54. f6f4 The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. 54... a5b5 55. d4d5 55... b5b3 56. e4d4 56... b3a3 57. e3e4 |
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58. d4e5 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 54. f6f4 The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. 54... a5b5 55. d4d5 55... b5b3 56. e4d4 56... b3a3 57. e3e4 57... a3b3 |
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58... b3d3 | 1. c2c4 1... e7e5 The reversed Sicilian that is. 2. b1c3 2... g8f6 3. g1f3 3... b8c6 4. g2g3 4... f8b4 The reversed Rossolimo line. 5. c3d5 5... b4c5 6. f1g2 6... d7d6 7. e1g1 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 8... f6d5 9. c4d5 9... c6d4 Mickey trades the second knight, thus freeing his position a bit. 10. f3d4 10... e5d4 The idea is to create counter play against the backward pawn on e2. 11. c1d2 Magnus wants to expand on the queenside, but Black is alert. 11... a7a5 12. e2e4 Naturally, the World Champion does not want to wait and see the black heavy pieces piled towards his pawn. 12... d4e3 13. f2e3 13... d8g5 14. f1f4 A novelty, technically speaking. All of this has been seen previously with White continuing 14... c8d7 15. a2a4 Diagram [#] In fact this is the actual novelty in comparison to the game Kiselev-Garakov from above. Magnus' idea is to fix the pawn on a5 and attack the queenside later with b2-b4. 15... a8e8 16. d3d4 16... c5b6 17. d1b3 17... g5d8 18. b3c4 The point behind Carlsen's maneuver. The queen is optimally placed and actively supports the queenside attack. 18... e8e7 19. b2b4 19... a5b4 20. a4a5 20... b6a7 21. c4b4 The opening strategy of the World Champion succeeded. The advanced pawns on a5 and d5 squeeze the black forces and White has annoying pressure on the queenside. Mickey tries to free himself at once. 21... c7c5 22. d5c6 22... d7c6 23. b4b3 23... c6g2 24. g1g2 24... d8d7 The situation had changed. The doubled d pawn is gone and the black b and d pawns were separated, thus they became clear targets. On the other hand, the white bishop is seemingly not the greatest piece ever, but so is his counterpart. White keeps pressure thanks to the fact that his heavy pieces are more active and exert pressure. They are actively assisted by the "poor" bishop that effectively shuts both the a and e semi-open files for Black. 25. a1f1 25... f8c8 26. f4f5 This prevents d6-d5 and prepares rook transfer along the fifth rank. 26... h7h6 Adams did not feel the danger. Correct was 27. f1f2 27... a7b8 28. d2b4 28... d7c6 29. f2f3 The queen swap will lead to a draw after 29... c8c7 30. b4e1 30... c6e8 It was not too late to go for 31. g3g4 Diagram [#] Now the bishop can be actively used on the h4-d8 diagonal. Magnus also intends to further advance the pawns on the kingside and open the game there. Thus, he will create one more weakness- the black king and thanks to the extra space he can be much more effective in maneuvering on both sides of the board. 31... e7e4 32. h2h3 32... c7e7 33. e1f2 33... e4e6 A blunder. However, White was making progress after both 34. f5b5 34... b8c7 The pawn cannot be saved 35. b5b7 35... e8a8 Adams decided that this is the lesser evil in comparison to the absolute pin after 36. b7b5 Diagram [#] The long grinding was effective as usual with Magnus. He won a pawn and now starts converting it. 36... e7e8 37. b3d5 37... a8d5 38. b5d5 38... e8b8 39. f2g3 39... g7g6 40. h3h4 40... b8a8 41. g3e1 41... e6e4 42. g4g5 42... h6h5 A strange decision. The defender should trade pawns as a rule 43. d5b5 43... a8a7 44. g2f1 44... e4e8 45. f1e2 45... e8a8 46. f3f6 46... a7a6 47. e1b4 Magnus correctly evaluated the rook endgame as won. 47... c7a5 48. b5a5 48... a6a5 49. b4a5 49... a8a5 50. f6d6 50... g8f8 51. d6f6 51... a5a3 52. e2f3 52... f8e7 53. f3e4 53... a3a5 54. f6f4 The rook defends the fourth rank and enables the further reinforcement of the position with d4-d5 and Ke4-e5. The game is decided. 54... a5b5 55. d4d5 55... b5b3 56. e4d4 56... b3a3 57. e3e4 57... a3b3 58. d4e5 |
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