What does it mean when a move is annotated as being "a novelty?"
That means it's the first time it's ever been played in a master game. It's also called a TN (for theoretical novelty). It's always in the opening...although of course what's called the opening is nearing the 20th move in some instances and even going beyond! (as knowledge progresses).
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