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Wei Yi vs Loek van Wely
Tata Steel Masters (2017), Wijk aan Zee NED, rd 7, Jan-21
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B94)  ·  1-0

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Jan-21-17  FairyPromotion: Wei Yi was born for Sicilians!
Jan-21-17  AzingaBonzer: Opening troubles for Loek.
Jan-21-17  Marmot PFL: Several games with 13...Kf7 but Nc5 looks like a mistake.
Jan-21-17
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  kdogphs: Could have taken the rook on a8 on move 15 but didn't. A brilliant example of patience and building advantages. Great game!
Jan-22-17  ColeTrane: K onda wei?!
Jan-22-17  whiteshark: <Alex Yermolinsky brings superb notes not to be missed!> http://en.chessbase.com/post/2017-t... (3rd game)
Jan-31-17  Ayaend: Wei yi on the way! Nice tactic and yes <MarmotPFL>I want to see a game with this move13... Kf7

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