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| Shaked throws another factor in. This move defends the c-pawn in the event of ... a6-a5-a4, allows for the possibility of tripling on the d-file with his queen behind one of the rooks, and in some cases, if White can move his e- and f-pawns forward, the d4 rook may make a laterl switch to get to the kingside. (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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