Artemiev opts for the second-best line for White, developing the dark-squared bishop a move lesser than generally where it goes.
In return, he enjoys active pieces, and a great hold over the center.
Now Artemiev gains a huge initiative, thanks to his well-developed pieces and an open center.
White makes inroads into Black's kingside, and Artemiev enjoys a clear advantage here. Surprisingly, all this happened quite quickly just out of the opening - something unheard of in Grandmaster play.
Inexplicably, Artemiev decides to agree to a draw in a position that is overwhelmingly better for him. It is true that there is no immediate decisive continuation, but White enjoys an overwhelming advantage here.