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White: Gata Kamsky Black: Anatoly Karpov Played 2 July 96 in Elista, Kalmykia
Annotation by GM Arthur Bisguier
assisted by NM Eric Johnson and Brian Bugbee
Special Post-Game Analysis by GM Walter Browne
and IM John Grefe
2. c2-c4 Full Game Score ... Previous Move ... Next Move |
Because White can't play the direct 2. e4, he gains space on the queenside and prepares to develop his knight at c3 (without blocking the c-pawn). |