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Catalan Opening: Ding Liren vs Vidit Gujrathi - 2017 FIDE World Cup

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Watch an instructive chess analysis of a game between Ding Liren and Vidit Gujrathi from the 2017 FIDE World Cup in Tbilisi. Explore how the Catalan Opening unfolds with an early battle for the e4 square, and learn how Ding's strategic e4-break extends his bishop's influence. Understand the thematic c5 move on move 16, which creates a tactical imbalance by simultaneously helping Black's knight while hindering the queen bishop. See how Gujrathi's 18th move allows Ding to secure a decisive advantage that he converts into victory. Follow the complete game with move-by-move analysis presented by a National Master who breaks down the strategic concepts in this high-level encounter.

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Ding Liren's Catalan Breaks Vidit Gujrathi in 18* Moves

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