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At what critical point did Levi gain counter-play opportunities from his opponent's weak King's position?
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When the opponent blundered and spent too much time figuring out a path
How did the game between Levi and Maxim Novic conclude?
The game ended in a draw
Which early middle game move did Levi carefully consider but eventually decided against due to potential counter-play?
Nf5
What is Levi's strategy and goal as he looks forward to the fourth round?
To continue gaining points and ideally face less strenuous matches
Who was Levi's opponent in the third round and what was his rating?
GM Maxim Novic with a rating of 2490
What was the format of the tournament Levi participated in?
IM Norm Round Robin with 10 players
How did Levi respond to Maxim's e4 opening move?
Caro-Kann Defense
What was the key concern for Levi regarding his pawn structure and positional weaknesses?
Levi realized b6 was a weakening move and should have opted for a6 followed by b5
What was Levi's preparatory move to avoid traditional trades against Maxim?
h5
Why did Levi decide to accept the draw offer from Maxim?
Levi analyzed the potential risks and benefits and concluded it was a smart decision given the circumstances
How did Levi predict Maxim might deviate in the opening moves?
Maxim might play e5, also known as the Mikenas Variation
What was the tournament location for the third round of the Road to Grandmaster series?
New York City
What opening move did Maxim Novic choose in his game against Levi?
e4
What critical defensive maneuver did Levi make in the early game that resembled the Advanced French Defense?
He played e6, leading to a similar pawn structure without the traditional weak French Bishop
What was Levi's score and rating increase after the third round?
Levi had a score of 2.5/3 and increased his Elo to 2354, gaining 32 points
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