Exploiting Black passivity with d3-d4
Carlsen vs O Dannevig, 2004  (C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 22 moves, 1-0
Liquidated centre gives the advantage to side with initiative
Carlsen vs F Elsness, 2004  (C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 54 moves, 1-0
Bishop hunt - Sc3-Sa4-c3 manoeuvre - structure damage
Carlsen vs S Papa, 2004  (C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 57 moves, 1-0
Kingside piece play
Carlsen vs A Beliavsky, 2006  (C78) Ruy Lopez, 20 moves, 1-0
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