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GiriBluebaum

Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Positional Variation

🇳🇱NED

Anish Giri

2753EloGM · FIDE classical

Dutch chess's perennial contender, valued for creative opening ideas, rapid adaptation, and razor-sharp theoretical preparation.

½–½Draw
GER🇩🇪

Matthias Bluebaum

2698EloGM · FIDE classical

Germany's leading grandmaster, known for disciplined classical technique, subtle maneuvering, and patient endgame grinding.

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The Game

BlackBluebaumGER2698
B
+0.3W
WhiteGiriNED2753
Enginetop 5

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