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Transformations: From Closed to Open Positions

Transformations: From Closed to Open Positions

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Here is a game from the 2008 Bosna Tournament, GM Morozevich - GM Movsesian with full annotations and commentary:

 

 

 

In this game we saw two different phases of the game. First we saw the battle during the closed part of the game and then we saw the transition from a closed game to an open game where white was more prepared for the transition that occurred during the game. This was a good illustration of how to properly transition from one phase of the game to the next.


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