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| This move is not the most agreesive choice by white. 12.e5! puts black's setup to the test...Now black has a solid comfortable game. According to MIG of TWIC fame, 12.e5 was first suggested by Lputian, perhaps Benjamin did not know this line or feared an improvement from Browne. (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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