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| An integral part of this system. The bishop acts to reduce the pressure against d5. Black is essentially playing to control the light squares and thereby stop White from any central action. If this works out, Black can then move to further hem White in on the queenside. (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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