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 Russian System 7…Na6[D97]-TWIC 974

TWIC 974
The Russian System is still a popular way to fight against the Grunfeld. In the feature game, Gelfand reached an equal position from the opening with 7..Na6 but Morozevich's attacking will prevailed.

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Here is the feature game.

Morozevich,A (2736) - Gelfand,B (2773)

Grunfeld Russian System 7…Na6[D97]

FIDE GP Beijing 

Beijing CHN (4.6), 07.07.2013

Position 1

White has invested a rook for the king-hunt. What do you recommend for white now?

White to Play

25...Kf6