Erdogmus vs Topalov — A Fantastic Semi-Slav Battle!

Featured is an excellent chess game between Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and Veselin Topalov from their Clash of Generations III match. Arising out of a Semi-Slav, we see the line with 5.Bg5 h6, entering into a position with multiple imbalances where Topalov has a more vulnerable king and an extra pawn, while Erdogmus has an strong pawn center. The dynamic battle that follow does not disappoint. Who doesn't enjoy a race position?
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PGN
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 c6 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 dxc4 7. e4 g5 8. Bg3 b5 9. Be2 Bb7 10. Ne5 Nbd7 11. O-O h5 12. Nxd7 Qxd7 13. Qc1 Rg8 14. Qe3 h4 15. Be5 Qd8 16. h3 Nd7 17. Bh2 Qb6 18. Rfd1 e5 19. Bg4 Rd8 20. Qf3 exd4 21. e5 c5 22. Ne4 Bxe4 23. Qxe4 Be7 24. a4 b4 25. Qe2 d3 26. Qe4 Nf8 27. Qxc4 Rd4 28. Qb5+ Qxb5 29. axb5 c4 30. Rxa7 c3 31. b6 c2 32. b7 Rd8 33. e6 Nxe6 34. Ra8 Kd7 35. Rxd3+ Kc6 36. Bf3+ Kc5 37. Rdxd8 Nc7 38. Ra5+ Kc4 39. Be2+

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