Chess With Sam Collins

Peter Svidler vs Dmitry Andreikin

World Rapid Championship 2018, St Petersburg

The World Rapid Championship in St Petersburg was won by the young Russian GM Daniil Dubov, half a point ahead of a chasing pack which included Magnus Carlsen. Rapid and blitz events have become increasingly important fixtures in the calendars of top professional players, who demonstrate a very high level of play with limited time.

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 b6 3.g3 Bb7 4.Bg2 ...