Partiya 14 / 16
Vladimir Kramnik — Garry Kasparov
31 October 2000 · English Opening · 57 yurish
Oq
Vladimir Kramnik
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Qora
Garry Kasparov
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Xulosa
In his penultimate White game Kramnik switches systems: 1.Nf3 c4 — the English with a fianchettoed bishop. 57 moves of calm technique, and the title is half a point away.
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Boshqaruv: ← / → · Home / End. Oʻsha pozitsiyaga oʻtish uchun roʻyxatdagi istalgan yurishni bosing.
Sharh
The leader has no interest in an open fight: he only needs to avoid losing. The English is a solid choice.
Kasparov equalises and the game fades in a rook endgame.