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Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Parimarjan Negi
World Youth Stars (2007), Kirishi RUS, rd 7, May-23
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense. King's Knight Variation (A15)  ·  1-0

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May-24-07  thathwamasi: Technique personified...
May-24-07  malthrope: <thathwamasi: Technique personified...> Agree 110%! First-class technique for not only how he created the weaknesses but also how they were exploited with the precise coordination of his Q + R (the 'pawn structure' played a major part too). It was truly a joy to watch and a work of art! This young man has a bright chess future ahead! Bravo Nepo! :-) - Mal
May-24-07  suenteus po 147: Highly instructive game. Definitely get a Capablanca chill up my spine when I play over the moves.
May-24-07  thathwamasi: <malthrope> True...I like especially the moves between 15 and 17 where he uses his queen to create weakness on black's kingside....it was luvly..pretty kasparovesque...reminded me of the 16-18 moves of Kasparov vs Ponomariov, 2002
May-24-07  malthrope: <thathwamasi: <malthrope> True...I like especially the moves between 15 and 17 where he uses his queen to create weakness on black's kingside. [...]>

Yes <thathwamasi> that and we should add the follow-up pawn sacrifice with 18. c5! Quickly followed by the answer to 20... Rad8 with 21. 0-0! The ensuing play for dominance on the Q-side controlling the 'b-file' with 24. a4 > 26. a5 > 27. a6. The simple 31. c4 in reply to 30... Qf7 (now fixing the 'c-pawns' and controling 'd5'). Nepo keeps up the intense pressure up with the simple 33. Qb2 hitting the key 'central squares' and it's clear now that black is in real trouble defending much more then is possible. Then later with 36. Kg2 and the follow-up 40. Qh1 is just amazing! Finally the 'coup de grâce' culminating with 41. Qb1 and thus winning major material can now no longer be avoided.

I'm very much looking forward to GM analysis of this beautiful game! :-) - Mal

May-24-07  kellmano: What a game! Not that i am any good, but after move 20 or so, i'd have been thinking (as black): "I'm a pawn up, and though it's doubled, I surely can't be much worse".

Totally wrong. I predict great things for Ian.

May-24-07  thathwamasi: <malthrope> Even I would like to see a GM analysis....its amazing to see Kids play this kinda chess...kinda makes me eat very humble pie... :( :( :(
May-24-07  malthrope: Indeed <thathwamasi> – This tournament features the strongest chess players in the world up to the age of 16. Plus, considering that young Ian Nepomniachtchi first won this 'World Youth Stars' at the age of 13 back in 2003. This year being his last year of participation (born July 14, 1990) and it would be fitting that he wins it for the second time. Currently he's in the lead by ½ point with 3 rounds to go. Go Nepo! ;-) - Mal

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