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| Whereas 7 Nc3 would be met with 7 ... b5, 7 Bd3 is good as the bishop is not directly in the path of Black's queenside advance. The alternative was 7 a4, but Yermolinsky is emphasizing quick development. (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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