Position after 8... Nf6

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A "tacit" offer of a draw, as early as move 8. This is because Gurevich can start repeating moves now with 8 Nc3. In a short match, acquiescing to a draw as White would not be a very good idea. (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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