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Wesley So vs Levon Aronian
Tata Steel Masters (2017), Wijk aan Zee NED, rd 9, Jan-24
Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense. Vienna Variation (D39)  ·  1/2-1/2

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Jan-24-17
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  Sally Simpson: Hi HeMate Me,

Wes is a professional player, he will do the GM draw thing if it suits him.

Eljanov vs W So, 2013 (3 moves)

W So vs Z Almasi, 2014 (14 moves)

To secure first place in a tournament. But yes, usually a Wes So game is full of wee interesting moments. I enjoy his chess.

Jan-24-17
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  offramp: I voted for you!
Jan-24-17  vonKrolock: Maybe 19 Rc3 is an improvement over Giri's move
Jan-24-17
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  Sally Simpson: Hi Offramp.

That is the 2nd time you have said that. When? What? Where?

Jan-24-17
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  HeMateMe: does black delay castling until R-c7?
Jan-24-17  vonKrolock: Giri managed to trade Queens in b4 ...
Jan-24-17
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  offramp: <Sally Simpson: Hi Offramp. That is the 2nd time you have said that. When? What? Where?>

In the Caissars!

Jan-24-17
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  HeMateMe: if black trades queens there will be a draw based on 7th rank checks by the rook pair?
Jan-24-17
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  HeMateMe: I like white's active position here.
Jan-24-17  whiteshark: It seems they'll trade them now on d2.
The remaining ♖♖♘ balance of power is similar to Giri-Aronian. Nuances
Jan-24-17
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  FSR: Even I might be able to draw now.
Jan-24-17  vonKrolock: All too drawish :)
Jan-24-17  whiteshark: <FSR> I can well believe that, too. ;)
Jan-24-17
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  HeMateMe: can white play R-b2 and swing his king over to the q side and win a pawn, faster then black can break in on the kingside?
Jan-24-17  whiteshark: In rook endgames these isolated pawns on adjacent files have a tendency to do a runner
Jan-24-17  sorin4: HeMateMe: So does not saw any win chance
Jan-24-17  ughaibu: Why not 22...Rd2? If 23.Rc8 Rd8, 24.Rbb8, then Nc6....no?
Jan-24-17  WinKing: <ughaibu: Why not 22...Rd2? If 23.Rc8 Rd8, 24.Rbb8, then Nc6....no?>

No it doesn't work. 24. Rxd8+! not 24. Rbb8

22... Rxd2 23. Rc8+ Rd8 *24. Rxd8+* Kxd8 25. Rb8+

Jan-24-17  Absentee: Perhaps we could switch to Yi-Adhiban?
Jan-24-17  Pedro Fernandez: <<offramp>: Since Aronian has played this a couple of times he probably has a good idea of the bones of the position.> That is right my great friend, and this position is a clear draw. Theoretically there is not chance to win. All of the best for you on this year, specially health and happiness!
Jan-24-17  Pedro Fernandez: BTW, <offramp>, I did reoly you before 1/2-1/2, just a delay at CG. Cheers!
Jan-24-17  Pedro Fernandez: C'mon CG, put us into some action, thanks!
Jan-24-17
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  ketchuplover: Dear chessgames...

White goes on the lower right. You're welcome.

Jan-25-17  SimplicityRichard: Simply one of the best draws of the tournament in my view. Two brilliant tacticians go head to head.#
Jan-25-17
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  MissScarlett: Two brilliant memorists.
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