Yangyi Yu vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2012)

Yangyi Yu vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Russia vs China (2012) · Sicilian Defense: Paulsen. Bastrikov Variation English Attack (B48) · 1/2-1/2

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Jul-04-12		offramp: White is still writing black's name on the score sheet when he looks up at move 20 to see that he is a clear exchange down! click for larger view So, soon after, he offers a knight with 24.Qh2 - which cannot be taken. With great skill he constructs a very good attacking position, with a strong knight on d6, by move 28. click for larger view He gets what would be a winning attack if he did not have a weak back rank! click for larger view Soon after, the queens come off. It looks as if black is winning but white has a fortress. The final position: click for larger view Good game, especially moves 20-33. Any improvements there?

Jul-05-12		MrSpock: <offramp> 29. Bc4+ Kh8 30. e6 Qxh1 (what else?) 31. Qxh1 Rxd6 probably gives white better winning chances.

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