Position after 17. Nd5

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17.Nd5 begins the fireworks. Now both kings will come under fire. At the moment, however, black must watch his c5 bishop. Although Bd4 looks like a natural square, this would allow white to play a later Bb4! and black cannot castle... (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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