Position after 34... Ra5

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Now on 34 ... Ba3, both 35 f6 and even 35 Bxa3 Rxa3 36 f6 would be strong. Black cannot afford to precipitate the exchange of his bishop. (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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