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Sergey Karjakin vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
World Blitz Championship (2016) (blitz), Doha QAT, rd 17, Dec-30
Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer. Neo-Modern Variation Early deviations (B62)  ·  1-0

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Kibitzer's Corner
Jan-05-17
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  FSR: Karjakin was presumably aware of Ivanchuk's victory a few days before in F Perez Ponsa vs Ivanchuk, 2016, and improved on White's play in that game.
Jan-07-17
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  FSR: Correct is 14...f6! and Black is OK! J Gunnarsson vs M Ulfarsson, 2001
Jan-10-17
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  al wazir: 22...Qe5 23. hxg6 fxg6 24. Bxg6 Rg7 25. Rh1 1:0.
Feb-09-17  Al2009: <FSR " Correct is 14...f6! and Black is OK!">

After 14...f6. 15. Bxh6! (and then 16. Bxg7 if 15...fxe5 or 15...Nxe5, or 16. Qxh6 if 15...gxh6) Black is not OK

Feb-11-17
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  FSR: <Al2009> After 14...f6 15.Bxh6? gxh6 16.Qxh6 Rf7 preparing ...Bf8, Black is a piece up with a winning advantage.
Feb-11-17
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  tpstar: Karjakin has terrific results against the Sicilian Repertoire Explorer: Sergey Karjakin (white) and scores particularly well after 5 ... Nc6 6. Bg5 Repertoire Explorer: Sergey Karjakin (white)

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