Jan Smeets vs Peter Heine Nielsen (2009)

Jan Smeets vs Peter Heine Nielsen
Rising Stars vs Experience (2009) · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf. Opocensky Variation Traditional Line (B92) · 1/2-1/2

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Aug-30-09		whiteshark: "The shortest game of the day was the one between Jan Smeets and Peter Heine Nielsen that lasted 21 moves and less than one and a half hours. The Dutch Champion was surprised by the opening choice of his opponent. In a 6.Be2 Najdorf he had expected Nielsen to go 6...e6 (Smeets had actually already written down that move on his scoresheet!) and not 6...e5, which leads to entirely different play. The next surprise came on move 14, when Nielsen played a freeing manoeuvre that is known from older games: Black releases the tension in the centre by the push <14...d5>, temporarily sacrificing a piece that he soon recovers. As the remaining endgame promised little excitement to either player, Smeets proposed a draw and Nielsen accepted." Tournament round report

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