[Event "Dubai Open"] [Site "Dubai UAE"] [Date "2008.04.10"] [Round "5"] [White "Gadir Guseinov"] [Black "Abdul Hassan"] [Result "1-0"] [ECO "C00"] [WhiteElo "2625"] [BlackElo "2352"] [PlyCount "61"] [EventDate "2008.04.07"] 1. e4 e6 2. Nf3 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 {Here, black prefers to strike the e4 pawn which allows to transpose into Advanced variation.} 4. e5 ({If} 4. exd5 exd5 { black is ok..}) 4... Nfd7 5. d4 c5 {Yes, we are now witnessing an advance variation setup but white's knight is at c3, instead of c3 pawn. But this is another of white's strategical play.} 6. dxc5 {This is familiar Sicilian setup for black. If you can learn both French and Sicilian defense would be an advantage.} Nc6 {Delays taking the c5 pawn in prospect of attacking the e5 pawn.} 7. Bf4 Bxc5 8. Bd3 {Here it is, I see this position many times on GM level tournaments. At first glance, its scary for black to castle at kingside, but let's see how black reacts to GM Guseinov's incoming threats.} f6 {Hmmm, It hits the e5 uncontestedly, but black is uncastled, it has a ripple effect on next black's moves negatively.} 9. exf6 Nxf6 10. Qe2 O-O 11. O-O-O { Consistently placed kings safely but who will strike first?} Bd7 12. Ne5 Nxe5 13. Bxe5 {Now, g4 move is obvious, lets see how it goes.} a6 14. Kb1 {Safety first.} b5 15. g4 {Not wasting time.} Be8 16. g5 Bh5 17. f3 Nd7 18. Bxg7 { Whoa!!! whatta move, I did not expect this... but really looks fantastic!!!} Kxg7 19. Qxe6 Bg6 20. Bxg6 hxg6 21. Rxd5 {3 pawns in exchange to a piece plus gained a better position is winning now for white. GM Guseinov is mysteriously dangerous!!!} Rf7 22. Rhd1 {Yes!!!} Qe7 23. Qxd7 Qxd7 24. Rxd7 Ra7 25. Rxf7+ Rxf7 26. Ne4 {After the devastating storm comes harmony...means this is just a matter of technique to win. NO STRESS...} Be7 27. Rd7 Kf8 28. Nf6 {This finishes the game when it binded the pieces, but what can black do?} Bxf6 29. Rxf7+ Kxf7 30. gxf6 Kxf6 31. Kc1 {Black Resigned A game full of strategy and surprising moves. This game is sooo ELEGANT. Thanks GM Gadir Guseinov for this lesson. To all viewers and subscribers, I hope you enjoyed this game... thanks. Enjoy your weekend...cheers...} 1-0