Cervantes Landeiro, Thalia and Giri, A met over the board in this brisk miniature at Titled Tue 23rd Apr Early in chess.com INT in 2024. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Bogo-Indian Defense (E11) the players entered a strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity. In these systems both players manoeuvre carefully before committing to a plan.

The game was a sharp, short fight of 15 moves. Decisive encounters like this one often hinge on a single tactical oversight or a well-prepared opening idea, making them excellent study material for spotting mistakes early.

Giri, A is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins. Studying many games by a single strong player is one of the fastest ways to understand practical chess decisions.

Games such as this one are useful at every level. Beginners can follow the opening principles, club players can study the middlegame plans, and stronger players can examine the finer endgame and decision-making points.

After the contest, Giri, A won with the black pieces. Replay the full game move by move above, analyse it with the engine to find the turning points, and use Practice mode to play out the critical positions yourself.