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Vladimir Kramnik vs Viswanathan Anand
Dos Hermanas (1997), Dos Hermanas ESP, rd 1, Apr-01
Queen's Gambit Declined: Vienna Variation (D39)  ·  1/2-1/2

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Jul-02-06
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  plang: ..8 Bd7 is a new idea in this sharp variation that doesn't work particularly well.

..12 Qb8 seems like desperation leading to the loss of the exchange.

Anand plays well to hold the draw but must have fely fortunate.

Apr-18-07  suenteus po 147: What exactly is the "Vienna Variation?" Is it 4...dxc4 5.e4 in the D37 position?
Apr-18-07  Sydro: Queen's Gambit Declined, Ragozin, Vienna Variation (D39)


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1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Nf3 Bb4 5.Bg5 dxc4

D37 is not correct.

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