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Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Nils Grandelius
Tata Steel Masters (2021), Wijk aan Zee NED, rd 2, Jan-17
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation. General (A30)  ·  0-1

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Jan-18-21
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  An Englishman: Good Morning: Brings back curious memories--used to play White's opening with both White and Black, and used to play Black's opening with both Black and White!

White's position might have begun to deteriorate with 13.Qd2; in my playing days, would always blockade the f5 pawn with f2-f4.

Jan-18-21  areknames: <An Englishman> Whilst I never cared much for the double fianchetto, Grandelius' set-up here was a staple of my repertoire with both colours back in the day. I played countless games with it and came to know it quite well. If Black can play f4 with impunity in this sort of position he is much better off so yes, White should have prevented that with f2-f4 coupled with Nce3. I also don't like that Duda's b pawn took 2 moves to reach b4.
Jan-18-21  SChesshevsky: <...I also don't like that Duda's b pawn took 2 moves to reach b4.>

JKD seems to be in a slump. Probably not happy with his results for awhile.

Here his apparent 10. Ne1 idea rerouting the N to strengthen the reverse Dragon setup for Qside play just seems bad. Takes time that probably can't be afforded and the Bb2 is misplaced and b3 a wasted tempo and the rook should be best on b1.

Seirawan was really an expert on the reversed Dragon setups. Felt he might have had the most knowledge of any player even at a young age.

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