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| Benjamin often plays openings which he thinks he may have some reason to know more specific theory than the opponent. Here his motivation is his familiarity with the use of this opening in a match between Krush and Fedorowicz. 11 a3 holds up Black's queenside advance as 11 ... b4 12 axb4 cxb4 13 d4 would be very good for White. (Have a question? Ask GM Rohde! Not all questions can be answered, but the Grandmaster will pick selected topics to cover live from e-mail received.) |   |
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