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| At this point, deFirmian has 46 minutes left and Benjamin has 26 minutes left to reach move 40. White's maneuver Nc3-e2-d4 is a concession, trying to simplify a little, as White has few pieces left which can become active in the center. (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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