Position after 5. a3

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Theory has decreed that this is the most efficient way to defned the center. On 5 Bd2 Ne7 (better than 5 ... cxd4 6 Nbv5) gives 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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