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First game in the Kramnik Variation of the Sicilian.

You didn't quite need to flex the pin. Other than that, you played really well against the isolated d-pawn! Great game!
The d5 push was a bit early. After 5. .... Qxd5 and 6. Nc3 Qd8, white has a massive lead in development which could have resulted in an attack down the center and with the use of the open e file. It could have been really hard to castle or bring your king to safety in a good way, without losing material after 11. Qe2. Except for that, it was a really good game.
To use the pin was a pretty nice idea to bring your rook to the kingside. I just would have continued the idea and played 21. ... Rg6. Without doing it, I can understand @RJblue 's comment about the flex :D

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