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Carslen vs. Karjakin Games 10 - equalization!

Carslen vs. Karjakin Games 10 - equalization!

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Carlsen is about to equalize!

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First 46 moves:::

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Originally posted by vandervelde
First 46 moves:::
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1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 {As I said, "in order to win Capablanca, I had to learn to play like Capablanca' sad Alekhine, and Kasparov had to lear to play like Karpov. Now Karjakin plays like Carlsen.} 4. d3 {This gives more chances for win.} Bc5 {Korchnoi's favourite move. } 5. c3 O-O 6. Bg5 {Atypical for Berlin Defense. Mor ...[text shortened]... {! This move probably decided the game! It seems Karjakin lost his mojo!!!} Kb8 46. Rb1
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Interesting position. I'm not sure if Carlson is off form, or if Karjakin is simply better prepared than some expected, I guess we'll find out.