Artemiev
Fedoseev
Artemiev
 
Fedoseev
 
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8 turns without comments
5

its a queens gambit declined opening

Artemiev opts for the second-best line for White, developing the dark-squared bishop a move lesser than generally where it goes.

-06:-08 Bf4
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5 turns without comments
8

White has given up a bishop early in the opening

In return, he enjoys active pieces, and a great hold over the center.

-02:-18 exf4
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8 turns without comments
12

Fedoseev captures a risky pawn!

Now Artemiev gains a huge initiative, thanks to his well-developed pieces and an open center.

00:16 Qxd4
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14 turns without comments
20

!!GREAT MOVE!!

The decisive breakthrough!

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.

00:34 Nf7+
20

a draw??

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.

00:38 Kg8