In the German League, the game between Mamedyarov and Luke McShane quickly turns into a Queen's Gambit structure and stands out for its strategic depth.
Prophylactic moves
Mamedyarov started with d4. By postponing the development of his knight in a controlled way, he prevented Black's ...Bg4 pressure with prophylactic moves such as h3 (0:30-0:49). The structure headed towards a typical Carlsbad pawn formation.
Control
Mamedyarov kept McShane cramped and held control of the game. Although McShane has left professional chess for banking, he put up strong resistance. The rest is in the video.
This article is adapted from a video on the Satranç Okulu YouTube channel.
