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Alireza Firouzja vs Ding Liren · 2019 · move 22.
Which c-pawn advance clears c5 for a later queen check from b6?
Firouzja advances his kingside pawns in this 2019 World Cup game, gaining space near Ding’s king. Black responds with active knights, a queenside pawn advance and pressure on central squares. The finish shows why a defender can sometimes offer a rook while keeping stronger threats with the queen and remaining pieces.
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