Ni Hua vs Peter Svidler (2008)

Ni Hua vs Peter Svidler
Russia vs China Match 2008 · Sicilian Defense: Canal Attack (B51) · 1-0

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Sep-20-08		stardust762: The game was already won, but 35.f6 would be stronger and devastating.

Sep-21-08		dumbgai: Is it just me or does this look more like a Ruy Lopez than a Sicilian?

Sep-22-08		Manic: <dumbgai> I guess the transposition fooled the ECO system <CG> use. It does resemble a Ruy by move 9.

Sep-22-08		ingberg: Rossolimo Sicilian can sometimes transpose to Chigorin type RL positions but with black having gained a few tempos. IMO its one of the most boring openings but a good way to avoid a lot of theory of the open sicilian

Sep-23-08		actinia: I have no access to opening databases but 8. ... e5 seems overly ambitious. Black falls further behind in development and white is able to tear open the position.

Sep-23-08		euripides: <actinia><I have no access to opening databases> The 'find similar games' button can be helpful here: Games Like Ni Hua vs Svidler, 2008

Sep-24-08		actinia: hah! I can't believe I never knew of this function.

Sep-24-08		actinia: The combination of black's e5 and g6 is what concerned me. I guess not e5 alone.

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