So, Wesley (2526) vs Nouri, Hamed (2404): B42 Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Swiss Cheese Variation

Wesley So vs. Hamed Nouri
(USA, 2526) 1 - 0 (Philippines, 2404)
[This is the ELO rating at the time the game was played]
Event: 1nd AMCC Leg - GM Tournament A, 2008.01.08, Swiss Cheese Variation, Sicilian (B42)

Black resigned • White is victorious

Opening
The opening played in this game is Swiss Cheese Variation, Sicilian (ECO: B42), established by the moves 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.Bd3 g6. This is the most frequently played parent class opening by Wesley So, used in more than 26% of his games. The B42 is also the most frequently played parent class opening by Hamed Nouri, used in more than 35% of his games.

Endgame
This game has reached the endgame with 10 pieces left.