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Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Ivan Cheparinov
World Cup (2007), Khanty-Mansiysk RUS, rd 3, Dec-01
Slav Defense: General (D10)  ·  1/2-1/2

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Dec-01-07  suenteus po 147: I would have thought Mamedyarov would have gone down fighting to the last pawn. Maybe he's not such a "Shark" after all?
Dec-01-07  jon01: Yes, it was disappointing that he stopped in the middle of the game. I suppose there weren't any winning lines.
Dec-01-07  Eyal: <I suppose there weren't any winning lines.>

After 26...Qxd2 (completing the combination that began with 23...Raxd3!), I doubt if there are any drawing lines for White either... It if weren't for the match situation, Black would probably keep playing on for a win.

Dec-02-07  Takya Kotov: This is a fairlyt straightforward win for black. You would have thought that Cheparinov would be looking to get quite a few extra rating points, frankly, as it makes a difference to the sort of tournaments one get invited to..
Dec-02-07  Whack8888: <Takya Kotov> But because of the format, I think the draw, and more importantly the guaranteed advancement to the next round will get Cheparinov more attention then a few extra rating points.

White also is not without his trumps in the final position, and a mistake by Cheparinov could completely cost him this advancement, whereas the offered draw is really a match win in the bag.

For instance, as Black (granted I am no Cheparinov, or even master level actually) I would be a little wary of the line 26...Qxd2 27. Qxd2 Rxd2 28. Nxc6 bxc6 29. Ra6 and Black has to make sure the pawn can be corraled and captured. A rook check is helpful for White is Black moves his rook off the d file--ie 29...Rb2 and then eventually Rc8+ by White forcing the bishop retreat Bf8 or forcing black to spend time on g6.

This is not a 'winning' position like he is up a rook or two passed pawns or even a piece, and so I think his acceptance of a draw offer is a completely understandable.

Dec-02-07  sanyas: Cheparinov now has a plus score aainst Mamedyarov! Unbelievable!

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