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Ivanchuk’s play seemed risky in the opening, as he quickly snatched a pawn with 11. …Qxc3+!? however he was able to quickly repel Ponomariov’s attack and seize the initiative with 13. …Qe5! and 14. …0-0! Ponomariov opted to release the tension and trade queens, however this gave Ivanchuk precious time to begin a dangerous counterattack via the rapid mobilization of his queenside pawns. Ivanchuk switched gears with active play directed towards an attack against the white king, misplacing white’s pieces and destroying Ponomariov’s coordination. Ivanchuk won the game with a decisive tactical sequence beginning with 36. …Be2! — leading to Ponomariov’s resignation after 40. …Ne2+.

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