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White has two pawns for the Exchange, one of which is a powerful
passed h-pawn, and his king is safer than Black's. Objectively, White
is winning, but there are enough problems that he would certainly settle
for a draw to end this brutally tough match. A draw was agreed here, and deFirmian advances to the Finals. White
is winning in this position, but deFirmian should absolutely accept
the draw. The deFirmian - Shaked match was a great one, won by the
smallest of margins, and the games were all tense battles. Congratulations
to both players! de Firmian advances to the Finals will play Benjamin in a 4 game match beginning Sunday.
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