(108) Ahn,M (2340) - Arnason,J (2528) [B54]
EUCup 17th Panormo (3), 25.09.2001



1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.Nc3 d6 6.Be3 b5 7.Bd3 Bb7 8.0-0 Nd7 9.f4 Ngf6 10.a3 Nc5 11.Qf3 Be7 12.Rae1 Qc7 13.Kh1 0-0 14.Qh3 Rad8 15.Rf3 Kh8 16.Bf2 d5 17.e5 Nfe4 18.Bh4 Nxd3 19.cxd3 Nxc3 20.Rc1 Rc8 21.Rxc3 Qd8 22.Rxc8 Qxc8 23.Rf1 Bxh4 24.Qxh4 Qc5 25.f5 exf5 26.Nxf5 Bc8
White opts for the forced draw against his higher-rated opponent.

27.Nxg7
[ If White wants to try to win this position, he could try 27.Nd6 Be6 28.d4 but it is far from clear who will emerge victorious.]

27...Kxg7
White checks on f6 and g5 can not be stopped. 1/2-1/2