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Does anyone know why Topalov did not press here?

en.lichess.org/NZ4kG23o Looks better for white. Maybe not totally winning but he is higher rated than his opponent with white. White has two bishops. And more activity. Yes white is a pawn down at the moment and is going to win it back and possibly win a second one it looks with compensation plus some.
This game was the second game of a 2-game rapid match at a FIDE World Cup. Topalov won the first game, so all he needed was a draw to advance to the next round. This often occurs at World Cups, where the stronger side will accept a draw if it allows them to proceed to the next round.

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