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Vladimir Kramnik vs Levon Aronian · 2013 · move 33.
Which d-pawn advance changes the centre while the rook is active on b8?
This long drawn game from the 2013 Candidates moves from a central pawn break into a race between distant passed pawns. Each side has resources against the other’s promotion square. Follow the exchanges that leave opposite-coloured bishops, then compare the actual blockading tasks instead of treating that material label as an automatic draw.
Before reaching for a move, identify the opponent’s immediate threat and the piece you most want to improve. Then compare checks, captures and quiet moves. The complete interactive lesson will let you test your answer without revealing the historical continuation first.
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