• Nodirbek Abdusattorov
  • vs.
  • Alireza Firouzja

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14:49

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15:23

The game between the two teenagers is on: it is Semi-Slav Defense.

16:03

Magnus Carlsen: White is a little bit better here: Abdusattorov would like Firouzja play a5.

16:45

Carlsen predicted correctly, Firouzja plays a5!

18:27

Engine didn't appreciate Nodirbek's 32. Rcc1, giving Alireza an edge.

18:35

A brilliant move by Black!

19:05

Congratulations to Alireza -- it his second classical win in a row! Caruana says he is one of the most combative players for sure!