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The dataset generation failed because of a cast error
Error code:   DatasetGenerationCastError
Exception:    DatasetGenerationCastError
Message:      An error occurred while generating the dataset

All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 5 new columns ({'pgn_path', 'source_url', 'file_type', 'archive_name', 'source_website'}) and 8 missing columns ({'side_to_move', 'comment', 'game_id', 'move_san', 'fen', 'concepts', 'move_number', 'previous_fen'}).

This happened while the json dataset builder was generating data using

zip://pgn_index.jsonl::/tmp/hf-datasets-cache/medium/datasets/42808417234273-config-parquet-and-info-pilipolio-smartbridge-ann-1b41a2f9/hub/datasets--pilipolio--smartbridge-annotated-pgns/snapshots/a4eadd3fac38e898facd0f36869520f5b188db13/pgn_archive.zip

Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations)
Traceback:    Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1831, in _prepare_split_single
                  writer.write_table(table)
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/arrow_writer.py", line 714, in write_table
                  pa_table = table_cast(pa_table, self._schema)
                             ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2272, in table_cast
                  return cast_table_to_schema(table, schema)
                         ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2218, in cast_table_to_schema
                  raise CastError(
              datasets.table.CastError: Couldn't cast
              pgn_path: string
              source_url: string
              source_website: string
              archive_name: string
              file_type: string
              to
              {'fen': Value('string'), 'comment': Value('string'), 'game_id': Value('string'), 'move_number': Value('int64'), 'side_to_move': Value('string'), 'move_san': Value('string'), 'previous_fen': Value('string'), 'concepts': List(Value('null'))}
              because column names don't match
              
              During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred:
              
              Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1455, in compute_config_parquet_and_info_response
                  parquet_operations = convert_to_parquet(builder)
                                       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1054, in convert_to_parquet
                  builder.download_and_prepare(
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 894, in download_and_prepare
                  self._download_and_prepare(
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 970, in _download_and_prepare
                  self._prepare_split(split_generator, **prepare_split_kwargs)
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1702, in _prepare_split
                  for job_id, done, content in self._prepare_split_single(
                                               ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1833, in _prepare_split_single
                  raise DatasetGenerationCastError.from_cast_error(
              datasets.exceptions.DatasetGenerationCastError: An error occurred while generating the dataset
              
              All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 5 new columns ({'pgn_path', 'source_url', 'file_type', 'archive_name', 'source_website'}) and 8 missing columns ({'side_to_move', 'comment', 'game_id', 'move_san', 'fen', 'concepts', 'move_number', 'previous_fen'}).
              
              This happened while the json dataset builder was generating data using
              
              zip://pgn_index.jsonl::/tmp/hf-datasets-cache/medium/datasets/42808417234273-config-parquet-and-info-pilipolio-smartbridge-ann-1b41a2f9/hub/datasets--pilipolio--smartbridge-annotated-pgns/snapshots/a4eadd3fac38e898facd0f36869520f5b188db13/pgn_archive.zip
              
              Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations)

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fen
string
comment
string
game_id
string
move_number
int64
side_to_move
string
move_san
string
previous_fen
string
concepts
list
rnbqkbnr/pppp1ppp/4p3/8/4P3/8/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 2
I'm not terribly familiar with the style of Radjabov, so I don't know if this is his usual opening.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
2
white
e6
rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/4P3/8/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKBNR b KQkq - 0 1
[]
rnbqkb1r/ppp2ppp/4pn2/3p2B1/3PP3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R2QKBNR b KQkq - 3 4
threatens e4-e5xf6
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
4
black
Bg5
rnbqkb1r/ppp2ppp/4pn2/3p4/3PP3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R1BQKBNR w KQkq - 2 4
[]
rnbqk2r/ppp2pp1/4p2p/3pP3/3Pn1Q1/2P5/P1PB1PPP/R3KBNR b KQkq - 2 8
White immediately takes aim at the backward Pg7 & Rh8 and usually Pf7 & Ke8. For the moment Bd2 serves to defend Pc3 and to prevent ...Qd8-g5 (offering a queen trade to end the pressure) .
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
8
black
Qg4
rnbqk2r/ppp2pp1/4p2p/3pP3/3Pn3/2P5/P1PB1PPP/R2QKBNR w KQkq - 1 8
[]
rnbqk2r/pp3p2/4p1pp/2ppP3/3P2Q1/2PB1N2/P1PK1PPP/R6R b kq - 1 11
This has been considered the main line for many years, but I wonder if White can allow ...c5-c4 and not use more pawns to fight through Black's pawns.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
11
black
Nf3
rnbqk2r/pp3p2/4p1pp/2ppP3/3P2Q1/2PB4/P1PK1PPP/R5NR w kq - 0 11
[]
r3k2r/pp1nqp2/2b1p1pp/2PpP3/3N2Q1/2PB4/P1PK1PPP/1R5R w kq - 5 15
These last few moves have been quite unusual for a French Defense, but they make sense; Qe7 defends Pf7 while Bc6 defends Pb7 and Nd7 threatens Pc5 & Pe5.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
15
white
Nd7
rn2k2r/pp2qp2/2b1p1pp/2PpP3/3N2Q1/2PB4/P1PK1PPP/1R5R b kq - 4 14
[]
r3k2r/pp2qp2/2b1p1pp/2npP3/3N2Q1/2PBR3/P1PK1PPP/1R6 b kq - 1 16
another way of getting the rook into position, in front of the king-side pawns, to threaten Black's king-side pawns
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
16
black
Re3
r3k2r/pp2qp2/2b1p1pp/2npP3/3N2Q1/2PB4/P1PK1PPP/1R2R3 w kq - 0 16
[]
2kr3r/pp2qp2/2b1p1p1/2npP2p/3N4/2PBR1Q1/P1PK1PPP/1R6 w - - 2 18
After this it would seem Black's pieces can handle any threats White can generate. However, black might also have ideas of winning. How might he do that? Well, ...Be8, ...Kc8-b8-a8, ...Rd8-c8, ...Nc5-a4 and Pc3 is a target (slow I know) . Another idea is to keep Kd2 from ever escaping to safety by advancing ...h5-h4-h3 to break open the king-side and open the h-file for Black's rooks.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
18
white
O-O-O
r3k2r/pp2qp2/2b1p1p1/2npP2p/3N4/2PBR1Q1/P1PK1PPP/1R6 b kq - 1 17
[]
2kr3r/ppq2p2/2b1p1p1/2npP2p/3N3P/2PBR1Q1/P1P2PP1/1R2K3 b - - 0 19
Anand aims to keep the king-side perfectly safe to ensure a draw.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
19
black
h4
2kr3r/ppq2p2/2b1p1p1/2npP2p/3N4/2PBR1Q1/P1P2PPP/1R2K3 w - - 4 19
[]
2k4r/pp1r1p2/2b1p1p1/q1npP2p/3N1Q1P/2PBR3/P1P2PP1/1R3K2 b - - 4 21
This general activity is perfect. It threatens Pf7, defends Nd4 and in some cases prepares for Qf4-b4 to attack Kc8.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
21
black
Qf4
2k4r/pp1r1p2/2b1p1p1/q1npP2p/3N3P/2PBR1Q1/P1P2PP1/1R3K2 w - - 3 21
[]
2kr4/pp1r1p2/2b1p1p1/q1npP2p/3N1Q1P/2PBR3/P1P2PP1/1R3K2 w - - 5 22
Black is probably wondering why he organized his pieces to only defend light squares. Only Qa5 and Nc5 can get to dark squares and that makes White's task of coordinating much easier.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
22
white
Rhd8
2k4r/pp1r1p2/2b1p1p1/q1npP2p/3N1Q1P/2PBR3/P1P2PP1/1R3K2 b - - 4 21
[]
2krb3/1pr2p2/1q2p1p1/p2pP2p/3N3P/2PR4/P1P2PP1/1RQ3K1 b - - 7 28
Black created the weakness (Pa5) and can't quite defend it, so Anand forces a draw.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_0
28
black
Nd4
2krb3/1pr2p2/1q2p1p1/p2pP2p/7P/1NPR4/P1P2PP1/1RQ3K1 w - - 6 28
[]
r1bqkbnr/pp1ppppp/2n5/2p5/4P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKB1R w KQkq - 2 3
This is rapidly becoming the most commonly played move amongst the top GMs.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
3
white
Nc6
rnbqkbnr/pp1ppppp/8/2p5/4P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKB1R b KQkq - 1 2
[]
r1bqkbnr/pp1ppppp/2n5/2p5/3PP3/5N2/PPP2PPP/RNBQKB1R b KQkq - 0 3
This is the more-or-less Classical approach: move a couple of pawns, develop rapidly and look for ways to utilize those pieces.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
3
black
d4
r1bqkbnr/pp1ppppp/2n5/2p5/4P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKB1R w KQkq - 2 3
[]
r1bqkb1r/pp1p1ppp/2n2n2/4p3/3NP3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R1BQKB1R w KQkq - 0 6
Sveshnikov - The idea is to control the center with his extra pawn (Pd7 & Pe7 vs. White's Pe4) and to do so in a way that lets him activate his two bishops more fully than in a Scheveningen; it's somewhat like a Boleslavsky set-up. But, White's pieces aren't placed the same as in a Boleslavsky; instead White goes directly for the weak spots and induces as much weakness in Black's position as possible (capitalizing if possible) .
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
6
white
e5
r1bqkb1r/pp1ppppp/2n2n2/8/3NP3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R1BQKB1R b KQkq - 2 5
[]
r1bqkb1r/pp1p1ppp/2n2n2/1N2p3/4P3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R1BQKB1R b KQkq - 1 6
aiming to invade at d6 to gain a bishop for the knight. It forces Black to play ...d7-d6 which blocks-in Bf8. Black will have at least one bad bishop and a weak d5 square.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
6
black
Ndb5
r1bqkb1r/pp1p1ppp/2n2n2/4p3/3NP3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R1BQKB1R w KQkq - 0 6
[]
r1bqkb1r/pp3ppp/2np1n2/1N2p1B1/4P3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R2QKB1R b KQkq - 1 7
Removing Nf6 will ensure White control of d5 for some time and perhaps force a weakened king-side pawn structure which might be exploited later.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
7
black
Bg5
r1bqkb1r/pp3ppp/2np1n2/1N2p3/4P3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R1BQKB1R w KQkq - 0 7
[]
r1bqkb1r/5ppp/p1np1n2/1p2p1B1/4P3/N1N5/PPP2PPP/R2QKB1R w KQkq - 0 9
When this opening was originally played it was thought ...Bc8-e6 was best, but ...b5 (the Chelyabinsk Variation) has become most common. There's the immediate threat of ...b4 and it offers ...Bc8-b7 as an option. It also prevents Bf1-c4.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
9
white
b5
r1bqkb1r/1p3ppp/p1np1n2/4p1B1/4P3/N1N5/PPP2PPP/R2QKB1R b KQkq - 1 8
[]
r1bqk2r/5ppp/p1np1b2/1p1Np3/4P3/N1P5/PP3PPP/R2QKB1R b KQkq - 0 11
preparing several things at once: Bf1-e2 while avoiding ...Nd4 and clearing for Na3-c2. After all that it holds square b4, so that a2-a4 threatens massive destruction of Black's queen-side.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
11
black
c3
r1bqk2r/5ppp/p1np1b2/1p1Np3/4P3/N7/PPP2PPP/R2QKB1R w KQkq - 0 11
[]
r1bqk2r/5ppp/p1np4/1p1Np1b1/4P3/N1P5/PP3PPP/R2QKB1R w KQkq - 1 12
Black has the two bishops, but no immediate way to use them, so he develops normally and hangs on for dear life.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
12
white
Bg5
r1bqk2r/5ppp/p1np1b2/1p1Np3/4P3/N1P5/PP3PPP/R2QKB1R b KQkq - 0 11
[]
r1bq1rk1/5ppp/2np4/p2Np1b1/R1B1P3/2P5/1PN2PPP/3QK2R b K - 1 15
The plan with Bf1-c4 is one Kasparov has played and it tries to keep control of the position to allow a longer build-up before White tries to win.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
15
black
Bc4
r1bq1rk1/5ppp/2np4/p2Np1b1/R3P3/2P5/1PN2PPP/3QKB1R w K - 0 15
[]
1rbq1rk1/5ppp/2np4/p2Np1b1/R1B1P3/2P5/1PN2PPP/3QK2R w K - 2 16
prevents Bc4-b5, threatens Pb2 and avoids problems stemming from the pin on Pa5
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
16
white
Rb8
r1bq1rk1/5ppp/2np4/p2Np1b1/R1B1P3/2P5/1PN2PPP/3QK2R b K - 1 15
[]
1rbq1r1k/5ppp/2np4/p2Np1b1/R1B1P3/1PP5/2N2PPP/3QK2R w K - 1 17
At last, Black can preparing some offense with ...f7-f5, though it's hard to see how he can achieve much when Rb8 & Nc6 are tied to the defense. On the other hand, Nc2 isn't particularly active at the moment, so White hasn't many defensive pieces on the king-side.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
17
white
Kh8
1rbq1rk1/5ppp/2np4/p2Np1b1/R1B1P3/1PP5/2N2PPP/3QK2R b K - 0 16
[]
1r1q1r1k/6pp/2np4/p2Npbb1/R1B5/1PP5/2N2PPP/3Q1RK1 w - - 0 19
This seems to me to be a key moment for White: it's from here she has to decide on a middle-game plan which will range across the entire board. Black isn't making any specific threats just yet, but the two bishops (Bf5, Bg5) and Rf8 look ominous. I'd suggest not letting Bg5 move to clear for ...Qd8-g5 or ...Qd8-h4, but there is also ...Qd8-e8-g6, so White has to act fast before a calamity happens.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
19
white
Bxf5
1rbq1r1k/6pp/2np4/p2NpPb1/R1B5/1PP5/2N2PPP/3Q1RK1 b - - 0 18
[]
1r1qbr1k/4n1pp/3p4/p2Np1b1/8/RPPB4/2N1QPPP/5RK1 w - - 6 22
If he's going to fight on light squares then it certainly makes sense to consider ...Ne7, but it weakens Pa5. A key question still remains and that's how Black might try to use Bg5 and how White can reposition Nc2. It might become obvious that Nc2-e3 is necessary, even if it allows Black to trade-off Bg5.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
22
white
Ne7
1r1qbr1k/6pp/2np4/p2Np1b1/8/RPPB4/2N1QPPP/5RK1 b - - 5 21
[]
1r2br1k/6pp/1q1p4/p2Bp1b1/8/RPP5/2N1QPPP/5RK1 w - - 1 24
"hitting" e3 to make Nc2-e3 less appealing to White. It also stays in touch with Pa5 and Pb3 and cooperates with Bg5 at a distance. This isn't a plan to win the game, just to maintain cohesion of his position and to keep a little pressure on White. Now is the time for White to return to the main idea of removing Pa5 to make Pb3 a passer.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
24
white
Qb6
1r1qbr1k/6pp/3p4/p2Bp1b1/8/RPP5/2N1QPPP/5RK1 b - - 0 23
[]
1r2br1k/6pp/1q1p4/3Bp1b1/1N6/R1P5/4QPPP/5RK1 b - - 0 25
Though cxb4 would make a passer it also allows ...Bb5 and leaves Nc2 awkwardly placed. Nb4 can be useful and there is still some hope of playing simultaneously against Pd6 and Ph7.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
25
black
Nxb4
1r2br1k/6pp/1q1p4/3Bp1b1/1p6/R1P5/2N1QPPP/5RK1 w - - 0 25
[]
1r2br1k/6pp/3p4/2qBp1b1/1N6/R1P5/4QPPP/5RK1 w - - 1 26
threatening ...Rxb4 and ...Qxd5 or ...Bb5
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
26
white
Qc5
1r2br1k/6pp/1q1p4/3Bp1b1/1N6/R1P5/4QPPP/5RK1 b - - 0 25
[]
1r3r1k/6pp/3p4/1bqBp1b1/1NP5/R7/Q4PPP/5RK1 b - - 0 27
White courageously gambits a pawn to keep Rf1 securely defending Pf2 and to keep solid light-square control (so, after all this Black does get to trade a bishop for the knight, just not Bg5!) .
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
27
black
c4
1r3r1k/6pp/3p4/1bqBp1b1/1N6/R1P5/Q4PPP/5RK1 w - - 3 27
[]
R4r1k/6pp/3p4/2q1p1b1/1rB5/8/Q4PPP/5RK1 b - - 1 29
Forcing rook and queen trades will lead to a drawn bishop of opposite color ending. Bc4 is safe for the moment as White threatens Rxf8#.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
29
black
Ra8
5r1k/6pp/3p4/2q1p1b1/1rB5/R7/Q4PPP/5RK1 w - - 0 29
[]
4r3/6kp/3p2p1/2q3b1/4p3/5BP1/Q4PKP/1R6 w - - 0 37
At the end Polgar could force an entry to Black's king with 37. Ra7+ Kh6 38. Bxe4 Rxe4 39. Qf7. Curiously, Polgar also drew a pawn-down ending against Kramnik (in this event) , beginning with this same opening. One has to wonder what brought the position to this; where White was doing well, but then has to give a pawn and hope to draw. Isn't this a mysterious kind of thing? I suppose White was not fully developed and active (Nc2) and holding back to avoid trades gave Black compensation for the other weaknesses in Black's position. In the end it was those same weaknesses which gave White compensation for the lost pawn. It's back to the drawing board to find a better plan for White.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_1
37
white
e4
4r3/6kp/3p2p1/2q1p1b1/8/5BP1/Q4PKP/1R6 b - - 8 36
[]
rnbqkb1r/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/2PP4/8/PP2PPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 3
Among the younger top-flite players (perhaps more from Europe) the more hyper-modern defenses like the King's Indian Defense, Benoni and Benko Gambit aren't seen as often (caveat: Polgar played the KID early-on in her career) . In this event Polgar faced 1. d4 four (4) times and played 2...e6 every time.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
3
white
e6
rnbqkb1r/pppppppp/5n2/8/2PP4/8/PP2PPPP/RNBQKBNR b KQkq - 0 2
[]
rn1qkb1r/p1pp1ppp/bp2pn2/8/Q1PP4/5NP1/PP2PP1P/RNB1KB1R b KQkq - 2 5
White defends Pc4 and tries to force Black to relinquish the pressure, while incidentally pinning Pd7. 5. b3 is the most common alternative. Defending Pc4 with the queen almost always results in Black challenging Pd4 to show that the absence of Qd1 is significant.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
5
black
Qa4
rn1qkb1r/p1pp1ppp/bp2pn2/8/2PP4/5NP1/PP2PP1P/RNBQKB1R w KQkq - 1 5
[]
rn1qk2r/pb1p1ppp/1p2pn2/2b5/Q1P5/5NP1/PP2PPBP/RNB1K2R w KQkq - 0 8
White has the open d-file, but for the moment Black's bishops are terrific and there are enough open squares to complete her development.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
8
white
Bxc5
rn1qkb1r/pb1p1ppp/1p2pn2/2P5/Q1P5/5NP1/PP2PPBP/RNB1K2R b KQkq - 0 7
[]
r2q1rk1/pb1pbppp/np2pn2/8/Q1P5/2N2NP1/PP2PPBP/R1BR2K1 w - - 6 11
probably intending ...Na6-c5-e4 to achieve a trade or two, thereby easing the slight cramp in Black's position caused by her not having extended pawns very much (a common problem for Black)
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
11
white
Na6
rn1q1rk1/pb1pbppp/1p2pn2/8/Q1P5/2N2NP1/PP2PPBP/R1BR2K1 b - - 5 10
[]
r1q2rk1/pb1pbppp/1p2pn2/2n5/2P2B2/2N2NP1/PPQ1PPBP/R2R2K1 w - - 10 13
defending Bc8 and possibly preparing to pressure Pc4 or less likely ...Qc8-c6 to control the center directly or somewhat likely ...Bb7-c6 and ...Qc8-b7. Black's position looks a little awkward, but the minor pieces have good squares and there aren't any severe weaknesses except d6.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
13
white
Qc8
r2q1rk1/pb1pbppp/1p2pn2/2n5/2P2B2/2N2NP1/PPQ1PPBP/R2R2K1 b - - 9 12
[]
r1q2rk1/pb1pbppp/1p2pn2/8/2P1nB2/2N2NP1/PPQ1PPBP/2RR2K1 w - - 12 14
She might have considered ...a7-a6, but then Pb6 is just another weakness to guard.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
14
white
Nce4
r1q2rk1/pb1pbppp/1p2pn2/2n5/2P2B2/2N2NP1/PPQ1PPBP/2RR2K1 b - - 11 13
[]
r1q2rk1/p2pbppp/1p2pn2/8/2PN1B2/2Q3P1/PP2PPKP/2RR4 b - - 0 16
There was a time when White might aim for such trades in hopes of exploiting a severe weakness at c6 & b7 & a6, but with Pd7 and Qc8 that isn't going to happen in this game.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
16
black
Kxg2
r1q2rk1/p2pbppp/1p2pn2/8/2PN1B2/2Q3P1/PP2PPbP/2RR2K1 w - - 0 16
[]
r4rk1/pq1pbppp/1p2p3/8/2PNnB2/5QP1/PP2PPKP/2RR4 w - - 3 18
Black could trade queens, but then d6 would be very weak and c7 & d7 completely exposed. Instead she keeps Qb7 on the board and guards d6 again, preparing to support Ne4 with ...f7-f5 if needed.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
18
white
Ne4
r4rk1/pq1pbppp/1p2pn2/8/2PN1B2/5QP1/PP2PPKP/2RR4 b - - 2 17
[]
1r3rk1/p2pb1pp/1p1Np3/5p2/2P5/5KP1/PP2PP1P/2RR4 w - - 1 22
When Nd6 moves to allow Rd1 to threaten Pd7, Black will have ...Rd8 or ...Rb7.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
22
white
Rab8
r4rk1/p2pb1pp/1p1Np3/5p2/2P5/5KP1/PP2PP1P/2RR4 b - - 0 21
[]
1r1r2k1/p2pb1pp/1p1Np3/5p2/2P5/2R2KP1/PP2PP1P/3R4 w - - 3 23
according to Fritz7
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
23
white
Rfd8
1r3rk1/p2pb1pp/1p1Np3/5p2/2P5/2R2KP1/PP2PP1P/3R4 b - - 2 22
[]
1r1r4/p2pk1pp/1p1Rp3/8/2P1K3/6P1/PP3P1P/3R4 w - - 1 27
All secure! A draw is the likely result. White's advantage now is that Ke4 is more advanced and his rooks are a bit more mobile than Black's. In an ending of this sort, a rook's lateral mobility can be very useful.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
27
white
Ke7
1r1r1k2/p2p2pp/1p1Rp3/8/2P1K3/6P1/PP3P1P/3R4 b - - 0 26
[]
1r1r4/p2pk1pp/1p1Rp3/8/2P1KP2/6P1/PP5P/3R4 b - - 0 27
It's important for White to keep the c- and f-files closed to Black's rooks.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
27
black
f4
1r1r4/p2pk1pp/1p1Rp3/8/2P1K3/6P1/PP3P1P/3R4 w - - 1 27
[]
2r5/pr1pk1pp/1p1Rp3/8/2P1KP2/1P4P1/P6P/3R4 w - - 1 29
Fritz7 downgrades his estimate of White's advantage! Moving out of the d-file alignment with White's doubled rooks is good and taking to the half-open file is also very good. With ...Rc8-c7 Black can aim for ...b6-b5 to open a favorable file.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
29
white
Rc8
3r4/pr1pk1pp/1p1Rp3/8/2P1KP2/1P4P1/P6P/3R4 b - - 0 28
[]
8/p1rpk1pp/1p1Rp3/2r5/P1P1KPP1/1P1R4/7P/8 b - - 2 31
How can White win? Rd3-h3 and Ph7 is the second weakness; though Rd6 is exposed and would have to be pulled back a bit.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
31
black
R1d3
8/p1rpk1pp/1p1Rp3/2r5/P1P1KPP1/1P6/7P/3R4 w - - 1 31
[]
8/pr1pk1p1/1p1Rp3/2r4p/P1P1KPP1/1P1R3P/8/8 w - - 1 33
probably preparing for ...Rc5-c8-h8 to utilize the (apparently) soon to open h-file
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
33
white
Rb7
8/p1rpk1p1/1p1Rp3/2r4p/P1P1KPP1/1P1R3P/8/8 b - - 0 32
[]
8/pr1pk3/1p1Rp1p1/2r2P2/P1P1K1P1/1P1R4/8/8 w - - 0 35
Black is aggressively trying to end the pressure before White can make anything from it. But, offering to trade Pg6 for Pf5 makes Pg4 a passer and that's not good for Black.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
35
white
g6
8/pr1pk1p1/1p1Rp3/2r2P2/P1P1K1P1/1P1R4/8/8 b - - 0 34
[]
3R4/pr6/1p2pkp1/2r5/P1P1K1P1/1P1R4/8/8 w - - 2 37
clearly taking aim at Pg4, though it's unlikely Pe6 would remain on the board if Pg4 is captured. Still, Pg6 is further away from the queen-side and that might make it a better weapon for Black. Also, if ...Kf6-g5xg4 then Black's king would've outflanked Ke4 and would have some advantage in the effort to support the advance of Pg6.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
37
white
Kf6
3R4/pr2k3/1p2p1p1/2r5/P1P1K1P1/1P1R4/8/8 b - - 1 36
[]
3R4/pr6/1p2pk2/6p1/P1PK2P1/1P1R4/8/4r3 w - - 4 40
This was good for Black's rook, but not so good for Kf6 which is a bit cornered.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
40
white
Re1
3R4/pr6/1p2pk2/4r1p1/P1PK2P1/1P1R4/8/8 b - - 3 39
[]
3R1R2/p3r1k1/1p6/3K2p1/P1P1r3/1P6/8/8 w - - 3 45
The Fritz7 evaluation shifts to the negative (meaning better for Black) for the first time since forever.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
45
white
Rbe7
3R1R2/pr4k1/1p6/3K2p1/P1P1r3/1P6/8/8 b - - 2 44
[]
3R2R1/p3r3/1p5k/3K2p1/P1P1r3/1P6/8/8 w - - 5 46
Here Fritz7 gives the evaluation as (0.00) for any of three moves White might try: Rh8+, Rd7 and Rd6+.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
46
white
Kh6
3R2R1/p3r1k1/1p6/3K2p1/P1P1r3/1P6/8/8 b - - 4 45
[]
3R2R1/p3r3/1pK1r2k/6p1/P1P5/1P6/8/8 w - - 7 47
Chasing Kc6 toward Pa7 can't be good.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
47
white
R4e6+
3R2R1/p3r3/1pK4k/6p1/P1P1r3/1P6/8/8 b - - 6 46
[]
3R2R1/8/p3r1rk/K1P5/P5p1/8/8/8 w - - 2 52
according to Fritz7
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
52
white
Ree6
3R2R1/4r3/p5rk/K1P5/P5p1/8/8/8 b - - 1 51
[]
3R4/8/p3r1Rk/K1P5/P5p1/8/8/8 b - - 0 52
also according to Fritz7; amazing isn't it?
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
52
black
Rxg6+
3R2R1/8/p3r1rk/K1P5/P5p1/8/8/8 w - - 2 52
[]
8/8/p2Rr3/K1P2k2/P5p1/8/8/8 w - - 2 54
I thought Polgar may have missed an opportunity here, but Fritz7 found a slightly better line for White and keeps the advantage. Essentially, both promote their passers and White's king is better placed (near Pa6) for the resulting Q+P ending. The question for Black is where her king belongs, far away or as close to a8 as possible.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
54
white
Kf5
8/8/p2Rr1k1/K1P5/P5p1/8/8/8 b - - 1 53
[]
2Q5/8/K2k4/8/P7/8/8/6q1 b - - 0 59
This line is possibly better for Black than the longish note after Black's 53rd move because Black's king is very close to a8. Is this a theoretical win for White? I don't know, but rook pawns are the hardest to advance. Ideally the defending king should stand directly in front of the pawn or very far away to avoid cross-checks (where a queen trade is forced) . Perhaps in this case the awkward White king position makes it alright for Black's king to be close to a8. In the case of many queen trades Black's king just walks to a8 and says 'Draw!'.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
59
black
Kxa6
2Q5/8/pK1k4/8/P7/8/8/6q1 w - - 0 59
[]
K7/8/2k5/8/P7/8/8/8 w - - 0 64
It was a stressful game I'm sure, but neither player got very far ahead of the other in terms of the position.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_7
64
white
Kxc6
K7/8/2Qk4/8/P7/8/8/8 b - - 0 63
[]
rnbqkb1r/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/2PP4/8/PP2PPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 3
Black controls the center and pecks away at White's efforts.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
3
white
e6
rnbqkb1r/pppppppp/5n2/8/2PP4/8/PP2PPPP/RNBQKBNR b KQkq - 0 2
[]
rnbqkb1r/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/2PP4/2N5/PP2PPPP/R1BQKBNR b KQkq - 1 3
This classical approach is aimed at supporting e2-e4, so that he will have three strong pawns (Pc4, Pd4, Pe4) with which to bludgeon Black. Naturally Black shouldn't allow this.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
3
black
Nc3
rnbqkb1r/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/2PP4/8/PP2PPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 3
[]
rnbqk2r/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/1bPP4/2N5/PP2PPPP/R1BQKBNR w KQkq - 2 4
Nimzo-Indian Defense - very popular in this event
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
4
white
Bb4
rnbqkb1r/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/2PP4/2N5/PP2PPPP/R1BQKBNR b KQkq - 1 3
[]
rnbqk2r/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/1bPP4/2N1P3/PP3PPP/R1BQKBNR b KQkq - 0 4
White recognizes the need for further piece development and begins a slow build-up. There is also the possibility of Ng1-e2 and a2-a3 to force Bb4 away, thus keeping Black cramped.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
4
black
e3
rnbqk2r/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/1bPP4/2N5/PP2PPPP/R1BQKBNR w KQkq - 2 4
[]
rnbq1rk1/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/1bPP4/2N1P3/PP3PPP/R1BQKBNR w KQ - 1 5
Another plan, the Hubner Variation, is to capture at c3, giving White doubled pawns, and then to play the Black central pawns onto dark squares, thereby replacing (to some extent) the missing dark-square bishop. Some players are reluctant to relinquish the bishop.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
5
white
O-O
rnbqk2r/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/1bPP4/2N1P3/PP3PPP/R1BQKBNR b KQkq - 0 4
[]
rnbq1rk1/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/1bPP4/2N1P3/PP2NPPP/R1BQKB1R b KQ - 2 5
This Rubinstein Variation aims to force Bb4 to trade for Nc3 or to retreat. Trading gives White a small gain with no cost and the retreat leaves Black without sufficient central control. At least that's the Classical take on this position. I think the first part is right, but the second has to be taken with a grain of salt because Ne2 isn't very good and Bc1 is blocked-in behind Pe3. If Black plays ...d7-d5 or possibly even ...c7-c5 then he's probably alright. It doesn't take a lot of pawn moves to control the center.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
5
black
Ne2
rnbq1rk1/pppp1ppp/4pn2/8/1bPP4/2N1P3/PP3PPP/R1BQKBNR w KQ - 1 5
[]
rnbq1rk1/ppp2ppp/4pn2/3p4/1bPP4/P1N1P3/1P2NPPP/R1BQKB1R b KQ - 0 6
Curiously, this pawn appears to be a small prod to Bb4, but later it serves as a threat, inhibiting Black from playing ...b7-b5 because of the danger that Pc7 might be kept backward and weak after b2-b4.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
6
black
a3
rnbq1rk1/ppp2ppp/4pn2/3p4/1bPP4/2N1P3/PP2NPPP/R1BQKB1R w KQ - 0 6
[]
rnbq1rk1/ppp1bppp/4pn2/3p4/2PP4/P1N1P3/1P2NPPP/R1BQKB1R w KQ - 1 7
Now Black has a pawn controlling e4, so Ne2 is awkwardly blocking Bf1. On the other hand Bc8 is also blocked by another pawn on a light square. Both players have problems to solve.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
7
white
Be7
rnbq1rk1/ppp2ppp/4pn2/3p4/1bPP4/P1N1P3/1P2NPPP/R1BQKB1R b KQ - 0 6
[]
rnbq1rk1/ppp1bppp/4pn2/3P4/3P4/P1N1P3/1P2NPPP/R1BQKB1R b KQ - 0 7
This seems to me to be a little premature (it doesn't give Black an opportunity to try to solve his own development problems) and that after this Black isn't worse.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
7
black
cxd5
rnbq1rk1/ppp1bppp/4pn2/3p4/2PP4/P1N1P3/1P2NPPP/R1BQKB1R w KQ - 1 7
[]
rnbq1rk1/ppp1bppp/4p3/3n4/3P4/P1N1P3/1P2NPPP/R1BQKB1R w KQ - 0 8
Black can't be cramped by e3-e4 if he's trading off minor pieces! But, is he trading the knight? White will only trade on favorable terms, so perhaps ...exd5 is better.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
8
white
Nxd5
rnbq1rk1/ppp1bppp/4pn2/3P4/3P4/P1N1P3/1P2NPPP/R1BQKB1R b KQ - 0 7
[]
r1bq1rk1/pppnbppp/4p3/3n4/3P4/P1N1P1P1/1P1BNP1P/R2QKB1R b KQ - 0 9
He's still maintaing coordination of his pieces and maintaining all the options for his central pawns. This makes it difficult for Black to know how to develop or where to counter. White's position is very safe and yet has good offensive potential.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
9
black
g3
r1bq1rk1/pppnbppp/4p3/3n4/3P4/P1N1P3/1P1BNPPP/R2QKB1R w KQ - 2 9
[]
r1bq1rk1/p1p1bppp/1p3n2/3p4/3P4/P3P1P1/1P1BNPBP/R2Q1RK1 b - - 3 12
avoiding any King Safety problems after ...Bc8-a6
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
12
black
O-O
r1bq1rk1/p1p1bppp/1p3n2/3p4/3P4/P3P1P1/1P1BNPBP/R2QK2R w KQ - 2 12
[]
r1bq1rk1/p1p1bppp/1p6/3p4/3Pn3/P3P1P1/1P1BNPBP/R2Q1RK1 w - - 4 13
I think he's rather trade this knight for Ne2 (should it go to c3) or Bg2, but White will avoid those trades.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
13
white
Ne4
r1bq1rk1/p1p1bppp/1p3n2/3p4/3P4/P3P1P1/1P1BNPBP/R2Q1RK1 b - - 3 12
[]
r2q1rk1/pbp1bppp/1p6/3p4/3Pn3/P3P1P1/1P1BNPBP/2RQ1RK1 w - - 6 14
Why play here when it's not forced and there's no White bishop which can exploit the weak light squares by Bb5 or Ba6?
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
14
white
Bb7
r1bq1rk1/p1p1bppp/1p6/3p4/3Pn3/P3P1P1/1P1BNPBP/2RQ1RK1 b - - 5 13
[]
2rq1rk1/pbp1bppp/1p6/3p4/3Pn3/P3P1P1/1PQBNPBP/2RR2K1 b - - 9 15
threatening Bg2-h3
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15
black
Rfd1
2rq1rk1/pbp1bppp/1p6/3p4/3Pn3/P3P1P1/1PQBNPBP/2R2RK1 w - - 8 15
[]
2rq1rk1/pbp2ppp/1p1b4/3p4/1B1Pn3/P3P1P1/1PQ1NPBP/2RR2K1 b - - 11 16
neither player's dark-square bishop is very good, but Black's serves a defensive purpose, so White chooses to trade them. The curious part is that ...Bd6xb4 forces a3xb4 when it's not clear how good White's doubled b-file pawns might be.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
16
black
Bb4
2rq1rk1/pbp2ppp/1p1b4/3p4/3Pn3/P3P1P1/1PQBNPBP/2RR2K1 w - - 10 16
[]
2r2rk1/pbp2ppp/1p1b1q2/3p4/1B1Pn3/P3P1P1/1PQ1NPBP/2RR2K1 w - - 12 17
This has the benefit of forcing White to move Ne2 (Bxe4 is terrible) and that allows Black to trade Ne4 for the White knight, rather than for Bb4.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
17
white
Qf6
2rq1rk1/pbp2ppp/1p1b4/3p4/1B1Pn3/P3P1P1/1PQ1NPBP/2RR2K1 b - - 11 16
[]
2r2rk1/pb3ppp/1ppq4/3p4/3P4/P1Q1P1P1/1P3PBP/2RR2K1 w - - 0 20
After this trade White's pieces are in attacking positions and Black's are defending. Pc6 is obviously weak, but White will need to provoke at least one more weakness (the Principle of Two Weaknesses) if he's to find a way to win.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
20
white
Qxd6
2r2rk1/pb3ppp/1ppB1q2/3p4/3P4/P1Q1P1P1/1P3PBP/2RR2K1 b - - 0 19
[]
5rk1/pbr2ppp/1ppq4/3p4/PP1P4/2Q1P1P1/5PBP/2RR2K1 b - - 0 21
Apparently he wants to open the a-file with a4-a5xb6 and then he can try to make Pb6 the target.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
21
black
a4
5rk1/pbr2ppp/1ppq4/3p4/1P1P4/P1Q1P1P1/5PBP/2RR2K1 w - - 1 21
[]
5rk1/p1r2ppp/1ppq4/Pb1p4/1P1P4/2Q1P1P1/5PBP/R1R3K1 b - - 4 24
White has the a-file and still controls c5, but Black has gotten Bb5 to defend Pc6 and guard against Ra6. White probably has to trade-off Bb5 with Bg2-f1, thereby weakening a6, Pb6 and Pc6.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
24
black
Rdc1
5rk1/p1r2ppp/1ppq4/Pb1p4/1P1P4/2Q1P1P1/5PBP/R2R2K1 w - - 3 24
[]
1r4k1/2rq1ppp/Rpp5/3p4/1P1P4/2Q1P1P1/5P1P/2R2K2 w - - 3 29
Again Black has everything defended, so White has to force another trade, to remove perhaps Rb8.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
29
white
Qd7
1r4k1/2r2ppp/Rppq4/3p4/1P1P4/2Q1P1P1/5P1P/2R2K2 b - - 2 28
[]
1rr3k1/5pp1/Rpp4p/3p1q2/1P1P3P/Q3P1P1/5P2/2R3K1 w - - 1 32
Staying "active" this way isn't really beneficial since there is no weakness Black's queen could exploit by herself.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
32
white
Qf5
1rr3k1/3q1pp1/Rpp4p/3p4/1P1P3P/Q3P1P1/5P2/2R3K1 b - - 0 31
[]
1rr3k1/R4p2/1pp4p/3p1qp1/1P1P3P/Q3P1P1/5P2/2R3K1 w - - 0 33
Should White trade-off Ph4 or advance it? Sometimes it's good to pose your opponent with even the smallest of questions (like this) as the game nears the time control. It seems hxg5 can be answered by ...Qxg5 and then ...h6-h5-h4 might well continue to threaten White's king. On the other hand h4-h5 isolates the pawn and might lose it. Technically it's possible both are good because weakening Kg8 can't be good without greater piece activity in that region to defend.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
33
white
g5
1rr3k1/R4pp1/1pp4p/3p1q2/1P1P3P/Q3P1P1/5P2/2R3K1 b - - 2 32
[]
1rr4k/R4p2/Qpp4p/3p2pP/1P1P4/4PqP1/5P2/2R3K1 b - - 4 35
threatening b4-b5 to smash the queen-side while Black has his queen terribly misplaced at f3 or h5
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
35
black
Qa6
1rr4k/R4p2/1pp4p/3p2pP/1P1P4/3QPqP1/5P2/2R3K1 w - - 3 35
[]
1rr5/R4pk1/6Qp/1Ppp2pP/8/4PqP1/5P2/2R3K1 b - - 1 38
What I found interesting about the Fritz7 notes is that it continued to "believe" the position was equal or only slightly better for White, but when the White plan came to fruition it suddenly "saw" it was clearly or decisively to White's advantage. It's horizon effect was rather distinctly noticable.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_8
38
black
Qg6+
1rr5/R4pk1/Q6p/1Ppp2pP/8/4PqP1/5P2/2R3K1 w - - 0 38
[]
r6r/p2k1pp1/2pnpb1p/1p5P/2PP2P1/1P2B3/P2N1P2/2KR3R w - - 2 22
A dubious plan! Much better was 0-0!
wijk_2003_annotated_game_14
22
white
Kd7
r3k2r/p4pp1/2pnpb1p/1p5P/2PP2P1/1P2B3/P2N1P2/2KR3R b kq - 1 21
[]
r2b3r/p2k1pp1/2pnp2p/1p5P/2PP2P1/1P2B3/P1KN1P2/3R3R w - - 4 23
Perhaps a serious error already .... Rfc8 still looks OK.
wijk_2003_annotated_game_14
23
white
Bd8
r6r/p2k1pp1/2pnpb1p/1p5P/2PP2P1/1P2B3/P1KN1P2/3R3R b - - 3 22
[]
r6r/p2k1pp1/2pnpb1p/1p5P/2PP2P1/1P2BN2/P1K2P2/3R3R w - - 6 24
This appears to be the only move, after:
wijk_2003_annotated_game_14
24
white
Bf6
r2b3r/p2k1pp1/2pnp2p/1p5P/2PP2P1/1P2BN2/P1K2P2/3R3R b - - 5 23
[]
r1n4r/p1k2pp1/2p1p2p/1pP1P2P/6P1/1P2B2R/P1K2P2/3R4 b - - 2 27
This is a key move . Black's rooks become too passive and a powerfully placed knight on f5 or d5 still cannot stop white's break through on the King-side .
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27
black
Rh3
r1n4r/p1k2pp1/2p1p2p/1pP1P2P/6P1/1P2B3/P1K2P2/3R3R w - - 1 27
[]
r4r2/2k1npp1/2pRp2p/ppP1P1PP/8/1P2BR2/P1K2P2/8 b - - 0 30
More accurate than:
wijk_2003_annotated_game_14
30
black
g5
r4r2/2k1npp1/2pRp2p/ppP1P2P/6P1/1P2BR2/P1K2P2/8 w - - 0 30
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3R4/rk3pp1/2p1p3/1pP1PnBP/pP6/2K5/P4P2/8 b - - 2 37
Black is in zugzwang! White's King is marching to the King-side to break the pawns with a piece sacrifice!
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black
Kc3
3R4/rk3pp1/2p1p3/1pP1PnBP/pP6/8/P1K2P2/8 w - - 1 37
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3R4/1kr2pp1/2p1pB2/1pP1Pn1P/pP3K2/8/P4P2/8 b - - 20 46
The decisive sacrifice.
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black
Bf6
3R4/1kr2pp1/2p1p3/1pP1PnBP/pP3K2/8/P4P2/8 w - - 19 46
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3R4/1kr5/2p1pBp1/1pP1PnK1/pP6/8/P4P2/8 b - - 1 48
White wins
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black
Kg5
3R4/1kr5/2p1pBp1/1pP1Pn2/pP3K2/8/P4P2/8 w - - 0 48
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rnbqkbnr/pp1ppppp/8/2p5/4P3/8/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 2
Timman has played many openings.
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white
c5
rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/4P3/8/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKBNR b KQkq - 0 1
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r1bqkbnr/pp1p1ppp/2n1p3/8/3NP3/8/PPP2PPP/RNBQKB1R w KQkq - 0 5
This is one of the variations Polgar plays, so it appears Timman has decided she might not like to face it from the other side. Unlike variations with ...d7-d6 where Black uses an early ...Ng8-f6 to (more-or-less) force White into Nb1-c3 before c2-c4, in this variation the threat of an early ...Bf8-b4 helps to serve the same purpose. The thorny light square pawn structure also inhibits Bf1-c4. So, White usually aims for a Classical set-up with Nb1-c3, Bf1-e2, O-O and possibly Bc1-e3. This is one good way to get a "normal" Scheveningen position without facing the Sozin (Bf1-c4) , Velimirovic (Bf1-c4, Bc1-e3, Qd1-e2, O-O-O) or Keres Attack (an early g2-g4) . The primary cost to avoiding early king-side development (or any preparation to remove Ke8 from the center) is that White has some attacking options.
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white
e6
r1bqkbnr/pp1ppppp/2n5/8/3NP3/8/PPP2PPP/RNBQKB1R b KQkq - 0 4
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r1bqkbnr/1p1p1ppp/p1n1p3/8/3NP3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R1BQKB1R w KQkq - 0 6
preventing Nb5 and possibly preparing ...b7-b5 and ...Bc8-b7; strangely Fritz7 doesn't like this move and says 6. Be3 gives White a nice advantage.
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white
a6
r1bqkbnr/pp1p1ppp/2n1p3/8/3NP3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R1BQKB1R b KQkq - 1 5
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r1b1k2r/1pqp1ppp/p1n1pn2/8/1b1NP3/2N1B3/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 w kq - 6 9
This is a variation which was conceived in the 1960s, was revived in the 1980s by Karpov (and others) and has become popular again in the 2000s. White can defend Pe4 or attempt to play on the dark squares where Black is a little weak (only pieces guarding b6 & d6) .
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white
Bb4
r1b1kb1r/1pqp1ppp/p1n1pn2/8/3NP3/2N1B3/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 b kq - 5 8
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r1b1k2r/1pqp1ppp/p1n1pn2/8/Nb1NP3/4B3/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 b kq - 7 9
Offering Pe4 and taking aim at b6; naturally Nd4 will need to exchange with c6 to allow Be3 to support Na4-b6.
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black
Na4
r1b1k2r/1pqp1ppp/p1n1pn2/8/1b1NP3/2N1B3/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 w kq - 6 9
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r1b1k2r/2qpbppp/p1p1pn2/8/N3P3/4B3/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 w kq - 0 11
Fritz7 seems to like ...dxc6, but I have to admit I've never seen that move.
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white
bxc6
r1b1k2r/1pqpbppp/p1N1pn2/8/N3P3/4B3/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 b kq - 0 10
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1rq1k2r/3pbppp/p1p1pn2/8/4P3/4B3/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 w k - 0 13
White's Pb2 & Pe4 are threatened. Having a queen or bishop at c3, d4 or e5 would serve to restrain Black.
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13
white
Qxc8
1rN1k2r/2qpbppp/p1p1pn2/8/4P3/4B3/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 b k - 0 12
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1rq1k2r/4bppp/p1p1pn2/3p4/3BP3/8/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 w k - 0 14
Black takes the moment to gain some space in the center. Though it could be argued this just makes it easier for White to force lines open for the two bishops and White's other heavy pieces I think most players would follow Timman's lead.
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14
white
d5
1rq1k2r/3pbppp/p1p1pn2/8/3BP3/8/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 b k - 1 13
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1rq1k2r/4bppp/p3pn2/3p4/3B4/8/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 w k - 0 15
This, incidentally, has the effect of making Bd4 rather safe, at least for the moment Black has no pawns to challenge it.
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white
cxd5
1rq1k2r/4bppp/p1p1pn2/3P4/3B4/8/PPP1BPPP/R2Q1RK1 b k - 0 14
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1rq2rk1/4bppp/p3pn2/8/2RB4/8/PP2BPPP/3Q1RK1 b - - 0 17
A Classical evaluation has to note that White has the two-to-one queen-side pawn majority when Black doesn't have a compensating central pawn presence and White has the two bishops. These are slight, but enduring positional advantages. I look at these two elements in terms of whether they help White to win: the bishops are considered a slight material advantage and the pawn majority is considered useful because their distance from the kings means that they can more easily be advanced (particularly in an ending) to create a passer which could promote.
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black
Rxc4
1rq2rk1/4bppp/p3pn2/8/2pB4/8/PP2BPPP/2RQ1RK1 w - - 0 17
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1r3rk1/1q2bppp/p3pn2/8/2RB4/8/PPQ1BPPP/5RK1 b - - 2 18
threatening Rc4-c7
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18
black
Qc2
1r3rk1/1q2bppp/p3pn2/8/2RB4/8/PP2BPPP/3Q1RK1 w - - 1 18
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