Guccireza doesnt play like Kaspy?????

In a match, during the Candidates Tournament Nepomniachtchi adopted a strategy of Deep Blue by cornering his pieces 🏰. This decision raised questions about why Firouzja didn't opt for Kasparovs tactic and make the crucial moves just like Kasparov did back in 1996 🤔.

Initially modern AI chess engines like Stockfish 16 didn't show favor for the move indicating an advantage of +0.94 for white. However if you follow through with the engines eight recommended moves the advantage grows to +4 📈.

There's a theory circulating that Firouzja may have been distracted by the "shoe scandal " causing him to overlook this strategy 😅. Despite the chatter surrounding shoe choices the key takeaway is that trapping an opponents rook and bishop can pave the way, to victory 🏆.