Levon Aronian vs Michael Adams (2008)

Levon Aronian vs Michael Adams
Karen Asrian Memorial (2008) · Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto. Kramnik Variation (E17) · 1-0

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Jun-16-08		arsen387: 17.Red1 is a fine move. Going into tactical complications against Levon is a suicide, especially in a rapid game.

Jun-19-08		notyetagm: White to play: 17 ? click for larger view Here Aronian (White) played 17 e1-d1!, exploitng the <PIN> of the Black e4-pawn by the White g2-bishop to the <UNDEFENDED> Black b7-bishop, thus indirectly <DEFENDING> his White d3-knight from capture. Position after 17 e1-d1! click for larger view <arsen387: 17.Red1 is a fine move. Going into tactical complications against Levon is a suicide, especially in a rapid game.> Aronian -IS- a tactical god.

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