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26... e8e1
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5
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27. g1f2
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1
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27... e1b1
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1 27. g1f2
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28. a1b1
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1 27. g1f2 27... e1b1
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28... f6e4
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1 27. g1f2 27... e1b1 28. a1b1
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29. f2e3
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1 27. g1f2 27... e1b1 28. a1b1 28... f6e4
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29... e4c5
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1 27. g1f2 27... e1b1 28. a1b1 28... f6e4 29. f2e3
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30. b1f1
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1 27. g1f2 27... e1b1 28. a1b1 28... f6e4 29. f2e3 29... e4c5
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30... c5d7
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1 27. g1f2 27... e1b1 28. a1b1 28... f6e4 29. f2e3 29... e4c5 30. b1f1
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31. c4e6
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1 27. g1f2 27... e1b1 28. a1b1 28... f6e4 29. f2e3 29... e4c5 30. b1f1 30... c5d7
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31... f3c6
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1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. c2c3 2... g8f6 3. e4e5 3... f6d5 4. d2d4 4... c5d4 5. g1f3 5... b8c6 6. c3d4 6... d7d6 7. f1c4 7... e7e6 8. e1g1 8... f8e7 9. a2a3 9... e8g8 10. d1e2 10... a7a5 11. e2e4 11... a5a4 12. c4d3 12... f7f5 13. e5f6 13... d5f6 14. e4e2 14... e6e5 15. d4e5 15... d6e5 16. c1g5 16... e5e4 Immediately decisive. 17. d3c4 17... g8h8 18. f3d2 18... c6d4 19. e2d1 19... c8g4 20. f2f3 20... e4f3 21. g2f3 21... d4f3 22. d2f3 22... d8d1 23. f1d1 23... g4f3 24. d1e1 24... e7c5 25. g5e3 25... a8e8 26. e3c5 26... e8e1 27. g1f2 27... e1b1 28. a1b1 28... f6e4 29. f2e3 29... e4c5 30. b1f1 30... c5d7 31. c4e6
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1. e2e4
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Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly.
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1... e7e5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly.
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2. g1f3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5
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2... b8c6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3
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3. f1b5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6
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3... a7a6
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Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5
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4. b5a4
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually.
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4... g8f6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4
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5. e1g1
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6
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5... f8e7
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1
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6. f1e1
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7
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6... b7b5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1
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7. a4b3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5
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7... e8g8
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3
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8. d2d3
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The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8
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8... d7d6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash.
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9. c2c3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6
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9... c6a5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3
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10. b3c2
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5
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10... c7c5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2
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11. b1d2
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5
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11... a5c6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2
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12. d2f1
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6
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12... h7h6
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A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1
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13. f1e3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this.
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13... f8e8
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Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3
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14. a2a4
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5.
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14... c8e6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4
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15. h2h3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6
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15... e7f8
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3
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16. f3h2
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The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8
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16... b5b4
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Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5.
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17. c2b3
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Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example
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17... a8b8
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares.
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18. b3c4
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8
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18... b4c3
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Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4
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19. b2c3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource.
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19... d6d5
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The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3
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20. c4a6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn.
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20... d8a5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6
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21. c3c4
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5
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21... a5a6
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Safe and strong.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4
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22. e4d5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong.
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22... e6d5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5
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23. c4d5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5
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23... c6b4
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The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5
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24. a1a3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns.
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24... f6d5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3
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25. e3g4
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5
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25... f7f6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4
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26. h2f1
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White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6
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26... b8d8
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So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end.
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27... c5c4
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Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3
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28. g4h6
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Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with
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28... g7h6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king.
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29. d1g4
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6
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29... g8h8
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4
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30. d3c4
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8
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30... d5e7
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4
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31. g4h5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7
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31... e7g8
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5
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32. g3f5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8
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32... a6b7
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5
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33. a3g3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7
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33... b7h7
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3
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34. f5h4
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Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7
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34... g8e7
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Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line
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35. c1a3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly.
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35... b4c6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6
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36... f8g7
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2
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37. a3e7
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7
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37... c6e7
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7
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38. e1d1
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Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7
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38... h7g8
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with
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39. d1b1
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8
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39... d8b8
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8
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40... e8d8
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Black rejects the repetition of moves.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1
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41. c4c5
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1 40... e8d8 Black rejects the repetition of moves.
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41... d8d1
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1 40... e8d8 Black rejects the repetition of moves. 41. c4c5
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42. h5d1
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1 40... e8d8 Black rejects the repetition of moves. 41. c4c5 41... d8d1
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Without the rooks on the board Black's position becomes more vulnerable. He has too many squares to defend and this way the pawns become stronger.
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1 40... e8d8 Black rejects the repetition of moves. 41. c4c5 41... d8d1 42. h5d1
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43. d1d7
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1 40... e8d8 Black rejects the repetition of moves. 41. c4c5 41... d8d1 42. h5d1 42... b8b4 Without the rooks on the board Black's position becomes more vulnerable. He has too many squares to defend and this way the pawns become stronger.
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43... b4h4
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1 40... e8d8 Black rejects the repetition of moves. 41. c4c5 41... d8d1 42. h5d1 42... b8b4 Without the rooks on the board Black's position becomes more vulnerable. He has too many squares to defend and this way the pawns become stronger. 43. d1d7
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44. d7e7
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1 40... e8d8 Black rejects the repetition of moves. 41. c4c5 41... d8d1 42. h5d1 42... b8b4 Without the rooks on the board Black's position becomes more vulnerable. He has too many squares to defend and this way the pawns become stronger. 43. d1d7 43... b4h4
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44... h4d4
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1 40... e8d8 Black rejects the repetition of moves. 41. c4c5 41... d8d1 42. h5d1 42... b8b4 Without the rooks on the board Black's position becomes more vulnerable. He has too many squares to defend and this way the pawns become stronger. 43. d1d7 43... b4h4 44. d7e7
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45. c5c6
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1. e2e4 Michael Adams is one of the few top players who sticks to this aggressive move mainly. 1... e7e5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 3... a7a6 Good news. Fabiano Caruana prefers play with more pieces on the board. This decision might be influenced by the fact that Adams was revealed as Carlsen's secret weapon in Sochi, where there were plenty of Berlins. Decisive Berlins actually. 4. b5a4 4... g8f6 5. e1g1 5... f8e7 6. f1e1 6... b7b5 7. a4b3 7... e8g8 8. d2d3 The Anti-Marshall is another good sign for the viewers. Both sides keep their options wide open, even though there is no immediate central clash. 8... d7d6 9. c2c3 9... c6a5 10. b3c2 10... c7c5 11. b1d2 11... a5c6 12. d2f1 12... h7h6 A small subtlety. Fabiano excludes the option Bc1-g5xf6 after which the white knight from f1 will go to d5 in great comfort (Nf1-e3-d5) . Then White will get a chance to dominate on the light squares, although I know a lot of people who have no fear for this. 13. f1e3 13... f8e8 Black's plan is to regroup with Be7-f8, and eventually to fianchettoe it later after g7-g6. The main idea is to carry out the freeing central blow d6-d5. 14. a2a4 14... c8e6 15. h2h3 15... e7f8 16. f3h2 The idea is to once more weaken the control on the d5 square with Nh2-g4. Mickey can also go for the kingside attack with Qd1-f3 and Ne3-f5. 16... b5b4 Fabiano comes out with a novelty first. I have the feeling though that the principled move remains d6-d5, for example 17. c2b3 Very logical. Adams takes care of the light squares. 17... a8b8 18. b3c4 18... b4c3 Fabiano also plays logically and opens the b-file for his rook. Next comes an excellent resource. 19. b2c3 19... d6d5 The same old central approach. This time it is tactically supported by the lose position of the c3 pawn. 20. c4a6 20... d8a5 21. c3c4 21... a5a6 Safe and strong. 22. e4d5 22... e6d5 23. c4d5 23... c6b4 The outcome of the central break is positive for Fabiano. He shattered Mickey's central control and now enjoys clear play against White's d-pawns. 24. a1a3 24... f6d5 25. e3g4 25... f7f6 26. h2f1 White reroutes his pieces to their optimal squares. 26... b8d8 So does Black. The idea is to pile upagainst the d-pawn and capture it in the end. 27. f1g3 27... c5c4 Caruana decided that the time had come to cash in the advantage. However, in hindsight this might not be the most optimal way. He could have been more cautious with 28. g4h6 Superb! Adams needs no second invitation! For the sacrificed piece he will get two pawns and constant threats against the weak black king. 28... g7h6 29. d1g4 29... g8h8 30. d3c4 30... d5e7 31. g4h5 31... e7g8 32. g3f5 32... a6b7 33. a3g3 33... b7h7 34. f5h4 Ah! This slows down the attack. Mickey was winning with the beautiful line 34... g8e7 Now Fabiano stabilizes the situation although it remains very delicate for both sides. Black always risks to blunder some material or get checkmated, while White needs to skilfully mount pressure or else he might end up losing slowly. 35. c1a3 35... b4c6 36. g1h2 36... f8g7 37. a3e7 37... c6e7 38. e1d1 Both the players are maneuvering skillfully. Instead of the last move, White could have traded some pawns with 38... h7g8 39. d1b1 39... d8b8 40. b1d1 40... e8d8 Black rejects the repetition of moves. 41. c4c5 41... d8d1 42. h5d1 42... b8b4 Without the rooks on the board Black's position becomes more vulnerable. He has too many squares to defend and this way the pawns become stronger. 43. d1d7 43... b4h4 44. d7e7 44... h4d4
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