Open Games: Spanish

Shirov-Geldura

8.a4 Anti-Marshall(C88)

After 16.Ne3(Diagram)

It looks like a nothing special position but what is the correct plan for Black now?

Shirov seemed to fall quite easily after walking into a solid position.

After 16.Ne3

Martinez-Gonzalez

Breyer Variation(C95)

27.Qh6(Diagram)

It was all about defence as Black slowly neutralized any possible attacking ideas before turning the game in a thematic endgame.

After 27.Qh6