Position after 23... Qxb7

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If 23 ... Rxg2+, then 24 Kf1 Qxb7 25 Qxa4+ Kd8 is not completely clear (26 Rd1 Qf3), and neither is 24 Kxg2 Qxb7+ 25 Kg1 Bc6. If these lines are playable, 23 ... Qxb7 is weak as Black is in trouble here. (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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