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Wesley So vs Vladimir Malakhov
World Cup (2009), Khanty-Mansiysk RUS, rd 4, Nov-30
Slav Defense: General (D10)  ·  1/2-1/2

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Nov-30-09  Billy Vaughan: I like the run of tactics at the very end. Good way of liquidating into a draw.
Nov-30-09  310metaltrader: I think white had a win here, he had the horsie and all his pawns were on dark squares and black had a light bishop. I think white failed to use his horsie
Nov-30-09  dr.kar: Black's plan--11...b6,12....Nb4,13...Re8,equalizes immediately I Think.
Nov-30-09  zanshin: Analysis by GM Christian Bauer:

http://www.chessdom.com/world-cup-c...

Dec-01-09  khulakeg: ...there is no other way white can bring his king into queenside. they realized it too late, maybe because they all both want to force a win!
Dec-01-09  khulakeg: aww I kibitzed on the wrong game! Hahaha, sorry!!! That was meant on game 2.

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