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| This is indicated because 8 Nxe4 fxe4 would leave the White d-pawn hanging. And 8 dxe6 fxe6 simply allows Black to consolidate his hold on e4 through the action of the b7 bishop. (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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