Winning with the Ruy Lopez Vol. 1 - 3
Really, among the open games the only opening with which White can really fight for an advantage in the long term is the Ruy Lopez. But in order to make this serious effort, he has buckle down and learn a whole series of sub-variations. That is what the professionals do, including of course Viktor Bologan, who now reveals the secrets of his own grandmaster repertoire.
At the Sinquefield Cup wins remained rare until the very end. Nepomniachtchi is the most entertaining player of the field, but most impressive is Ding Liren who is leading the event with one round to go. Ding vs Giri from round five was my favourite for a long time, but Ding vs Caruana from round nine has to be the Game of the Week.
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Warming-up question: What would you play here with White?
White to move
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