Dubov, Daniil – Radjabov, T.

2661 2015 · White wins (resignation, time or agreement)

A Leningrad Dutch from 2015: Dubov (2661) against Radjabov (2738), with both sides playing at least good moves 89 % of the time. The engine flags no turning point at all — no blunder, no missed chance. White manoeuvres patiently on the c-file and in the centre (Rc1, Qc2) before opening things up with e4 and d5. The finish runs Bf5, Be6+ Kh8 and Qg6, and Black resigns (1-0). The lesson for club players: you don’t always need an opponent’s mistake. Steady pressure and a well-timed central break can be enough to decide a game.