Chess with Sam Collins
Magnus Carlsen v Sergey Karjakin
Magnus Carlsen v Sergey Karjakin
World Championship, 2016
Despite losing the playoffs, the challenger Sergey Karjakin performed excellently and drew first blood in his World Championship match against Magnus Carlsen. Perhaps frustrated by seven draws and poor form, Carlsen took too many risks.
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 d5 3.e3
A very rare choice, aiming for a playable and unexplored position. Karjakin responds confidently and well, obtaining a sound position.
