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The Finals: GM Carlsen vs. GM Artemiev
The Champion's Match: 1st Set Result
06/09/2021 – Updates: World Champion GM Magnus Carlsen (2847) won 2 games versus GM Vladislav Artemiev (2704) in the 1st set of the 2021 Aimchess US Rapid Finals.
The games were super interesting because the prepared lines are a bit above my opening knowledge, I admit. The lines chosen by GM Carlsen are intended to startle GM Artemiev. It is imperative to check nerves in order to focus well. Meditation or Yoga may work…before the game starts. Below are 2 exciting games for you mentally to decipher and digest.
CHESS BLOG No. 26 : Date: 6th September 2021
The Tarrasch Variation vs. 5.dxc5 line
The Tarrasch variation is one of favorite openings of former World Champ Gary Kasparov. The idea behind this opening is to hit white's center pawn at the same time to develop pieces quickly. The disadvantage of this line is the isolated d5 pawn after exchanges become a major target for white.
However, the move 5. dxc5 undeniably stunned GM Artemiev. Well for me, it is really a SURPRISING MOVE!!!
Let's find out why I was surprised... are you?
GAME VIEWER 1
The English Opening: Transformation/Diversion Tactics
This game started with a normal English setup 1. c4 2. Nf3 3. Nc3 for white. But the move 4. e3, GM Artemiev chose a solid but defensive setup for white instead of sharp lines. Once, GM Carlsen placed his pawn at move 7... c4, GM Artemiev was not able to equalize, and stayed defensive for the rest of the game.
Let us hope GM Artemiev prepared well and found an antidote to bounce back to even the score. Let's check this game and learn.
GAME VIEWER 2
ENDGAME CORNER - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW
