Shirov Adams: playing for two results

At any one time, certain players seem to be in form. At present, chief amongst these is Caruana, but I am really pleased about Topalov's return to form (I find his style of play exciting) but I am delighted with Mickey Adams' play.

Mickey's games have a controlled beauty about them. I was able to watch the last twenty or so moves of his game vs Alexei Shirov live on Playchess. Shame to say, I had no idea whether the manoeuvring would lead to a result, or whether it was merely wood pushing before acceding to a draw. But suddenly there was s break through and then a quick conversion.

Excellent play by Mickey, annotated here.

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