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| The point of Black's system is that the e3 bishop is a little uncomfortable, as Black can try to strike with ... e7-e5 with the move ... Nf6-g4 lurking. For this, Black puts up with the nuisance that White may drive the c6 knight back with d4-d5. (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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