Dutch Leningrad 8.b3 Qa5[A88]-TWIC 974

TWIC 974
The 8.b3 Qa5 line has exploded in popularity. In the feature game, Gelfand lost on time in an equal position.

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Published on Jul 6, 2013

GM Anish Giri and GM Boris Gelfand analyzing their game. FIDE Grand Prix Beijing 2013, Round 3. 

Gelfand,B (2773) - Giri,A (2734) 
Dutch Leningrad 8.b3 Qa5[A88]
FIDE GP Beijing 
Beijing CHN (3.2), 06.07.2013

Position 1
Black has more space from the pawn center but white leads in development. What do you recommend for white?

White to Play

14...Rd8

Grunfeld 5.Qa4+[D90]-TWIC 975

TWIC 975
The 5.Qa4+ line is suddenly fashionable. GM Mamedyarov won the featured game decisively but Grunfeld players have no need to worry though as black has clear improvements.

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Mamedyarov,S (2761) - Giri,A (2734)

Grunfeld 5.Qa4+[D90]

FIDE GP Beijing

Beijing CHN (9.5), 14.07.2013

Position 1
GM Giri had an interesting novelty that should have been good enough for equal play.

White to Play

11...Qa5

Position 2
Black continued to pile on the pressure with 15..Rad8. What do you recommend for white?

White to Play

15..Rad8