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Lichess

#1

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antikid

#2

Why would you spoil the results in the title? Why??

RematchMe

#3

What is a close draw?

Anna0808

#4

I have no idea but good luck finding out!

Hiennb

#5

The Exchange French is far from a boring opening, though, and this game, at many critical junctures, proved that there's a lot to play for in these positions. After Unuk told Aronian that some people were saying that the position was boring, Aronian had this to say: "Then you should count every game played by Magnus as an attempt to make a draw." On move 6, Gukesh went for a rare approach with 6. c3, and Ding responded with the critical but committal 6...c4.

I think it's a great move.

The Exchange French is far from a boring opening, though, and this game, at many critical junctures, proved that there's a lot to play for in these positions. After Unuk told Aronian that some people were saying that the position was boring, Aronian had this to say: "Then you should count every game played by Magnus as an attempt to make a draw." On move 6, Gukesh went for a rare approach with 6. c3, and Ding responded with the critical but committal 6...c4. I think it's a great move.

forsoothplays

#6

Am I the only one to be disappointed to see these unambitious openings with the white pieces resulting in draws—in the WCC? I guess it makes sense for Gukesh if he really is the favorite currently, but still...

Anna0808

#7

I know like yeah... oops