Ian Nepomniachtchi (2767) vs. Wesley So (2808): Trompowsky, Opocensky, Ruth Opening (A45)

Ian Nepomniachtchi vs. Wesley So
(Russia, 2767) 0 - 1 (USA, 2808)
[This is the ELO rating at the time the game was played]
Event: 79th Tata Steel Group A, 2017.01.29, Trompowsky, Opocensky, Ruth Opening (A45)

White resigned • Black is victorious

Opening
The opening played in this game is Trompowsky, Opocensky, Ruth Opening (ECO: A45), established by the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5. This opening was very rarely played by Ian Nepomniachtchi. The A45 is the third most frequently played parent class opening by Wesley So, used in more than 9% of his games.

Endgame
This game has not reached the endgame (the material valuation at the last move is 34 with 18 pieces left on the board).