Chess with Sam Collins

Wei Yi vs Ernesto Inarkiev

Inarkiev-Wei Yi Match, 2018

Chinese prodigy Wei Yi beat the strong Russian GM Ernesto Inarkiev in a challenge match in Magas, Russia.

1.e4 c5

A brave choice against Wei Yi, who has produced many attacking masterpieces in the main lines of the Sicilian after 2.Nf3 and 3.d4. In this game he chooses a sideline, but obtains a strong initiative in any event.

2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Bb5

4.d4 ...