Arik Braun vs Wesley So (2008)

Arik Braun vs Wesley So
World Junior Championship (2008) · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation. Keres Defense (E32) · 1-0

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Given 4 times; par: 43 [what's this?]

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Aug-15-08		Bobsterman3000: 32...bc8 ?? I don't understand that one, it doesn't look forced. It looks like the losing move to me. I think So's goal was to put a bishop on f4 but even if it reached f4 it could have been driven off very easily...

Aug-16-08		nanobrain: Black had to play 32...Bc8 coz white was threatening 33.Bxc5 which would win him at least a pawn. I believe black's troubles started after he played 12...Nxd5. What I can't understand is why de didn't just play 12...exd5

Jan-06-09		shintaro go: <I believe black's troubles started after he played 12...Nxd5.> Yes, a rather sharp choice by Wesley. It seemed from that point on, Black was always on the back foot. Pretty uncharacteristic by young Wesley who now plays solidly in recent games.

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