Second draw in a row today. A Ruy Lopez, closed variation, with some interesting moments, but overall a "quiet" game. The two contenders are studying each other, trying to find a weakness in each other's preparation. So far Carlsen and Karjakin have been very careful and, giving the importance of what's at stake, it is quite normal.

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The winner of the GOTD TRIVIA for Game 2 is blunder23. blunder23 wins a 12-minth subscription to the digital New in  Chess Magazine! Congratulations!