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Vassily Ivanchuk vs Alexander Grischuk
World Cup (2011)  ·  English Opening: Agincourt Defense. Catalan Defense Accepted (A13)  ·  1/2-1/2
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Kibitzer's Corner
Sep-14-11
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  Marmot PFL: Why can't black play 43...Bf8 with an extra piece?
Sep-14-11  avraggy: Grischuk draw suit, he reached the final
Sep-14-11
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  Marmot PFL: Black could just play 45...Qg7 and force the queen trade. I didn't realize he only needed to draw though.
Sep-14-11  znsprdx: <Marmot PFL: Why can't black play 43...Bf8>? No doubt what White had hoped for 44.Ng5! Nx[N]g5 45. hxg5 Qh5 46.Rd7 zugswang OR if you prefer engines:
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-3.14 ... Bf8 44.Rd7 Qg7 45.Qxg7 Bxg7 46.Ra7 R8c7 47.Ra8+ Ke7 48.b3
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