Position after 21... c6

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This looks strong, as it forces the issue of trading his a2 knight for the bishop. On 22 Bxc6 Nxc6 23 Qxa2 Nb4, Black has given the pawn back for a surging initiative. (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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