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  2. Risk or playing safe? schachschachschach As soon as you play Qd5 and your enemy responds with Bxh3 taking the k…
  3. winning against a higher rated… schachschachschach Nice sacrifices, but you were in a winning position anyway ^^ Also you…
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  14. why is f3 recommended in this … cheddarman1 In what position? You posted the full game
  15. why is f3 recommended in this … tpr 13 f3 is strong to prepare e4. As white only has a black squared bisho…
  16. Where is my blunder? angrymonkey What you saying like ;)
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