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2011 Masters Tournament - Round 5: Shirov vs Anand - Caro-Kann Advanced

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ChessNetworkMaster gamesAnand, viswanathanShirov, alexeiCaro-kannAdvance variation2011M-tel masters

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This is a game from Round 5 of 2011 Masters Tournament between Alexei Shirov and Vishwanathan Anand. Observe how Anand handles the Advanced variation of the Caro-Kann by declining the offering of a pawn on many occasions so as to take a more positional approach with minimal risk.
Location: Leon, Spain.

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