[chessmind] Dennis Monokroussos: World Cup, Round 6, Game 1

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos:
World Cup, Round 6, Game 1
http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1197221235.shtml


   Both games were drawn, but they had their interesting points.
   Carlsen-Kamsky was of theoretical interest, as Kamsky chose the rare
   5...bxc6 in a 4...Bc5 Scotch and drew with utter ease. In fact, he was
   slightly better out of the opening, so if you're unhappy facing the
   Scotch, you might want to take a close look at this game.
   Shirov-Karjakin was a 6.Bg5 Najdorf, but Shirov chose a more
   positional interpretation. After a flurry of exchanges White reached a
   slightly better endgame, but after an inaccurate 29th move Karjakin
   achieved the draw without any trouble.
   Games [1]here.

References

   1. http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/files/worldcup2007_rd6_1.htm