Wesley So vs Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis - Chess Game at Budapest Olympiad 2024

Wesley So vs Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis - Chess Game at Budapest Olympiad 2024

This intense chess game between Grandmaster Wesley So and International Master Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis took place during the Budapest Olympiad 2024. Wesley, playing as White, opened with 1. d4, facing the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Averbakh System from his opponent. The game saw early strategic positioning with White pushing aggressively on the kingside, while Black countered with precise pawn advances and exchanges. Wesley’s attempt to press forward with h4 and Qc2 created dynamic tension, but Kourkoulos-Arditis held firm, leading to a well-fought and balanced middle game.

Both players navigated tactical and positional complexities, resulting in a draw after 60 moves. This chess game highlighted both Wesley So's creative play and Kourkoulos-Arditis' strong defensive abilities, leaving the audience in awe.

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