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| After this, 19 ... e5 would be suitable, in a position where White cannot establish a local kingside preponderance with f4-f5. Instead, the exchange of e-pawn for f-pawn would be forced, and Black will end up with more influence 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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