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Moscow Open Over |
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By Jennifer Shahade | |
February 12, 2008 | |
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Photo Gerald Morton
Josh Friedel won his most spectacular game of the event in the last round against FM Moiseev. This could be a confidence boost just in time for the Aeroflot Open (Feb 13-23, Moscow) , where we can expect another dispatch from Josh . Before presenting the full game, test yourself to see if you can find the right moves in the following positions from Friedel's game: I. ![]()
Position after 30...Bc6, White to Move
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Position after 33...Rc2. White to Move
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Position after 35...Rxg3. White to Move
Here is the full game: 1626 GM Artyom Timofeev's last-round, marathon victory against GM Ernesto Inarkiev secured him clear first with 7.5/9. The final position should be an inspiration to refresh your bishop vs. rook theory, which is not always a draw. 1625 ![]()
Anna Muzychuk accepts first place honors. Photo Gerald Morton
17-year-old Anna Muzychuk won the women's open with the same score 7.5/9. The Slovenian teenager caught the eye of GM Susan Polgar when she drew against her in the 2004 Olympiad. At the time, Polgar reserved the highest praise for Anna: "She reminds me of Judit." Here is Muzychuk's fifth round victory: 1624 |