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Megatheory 11: Exchange Gruenfeld: The Exchange Sacrifice

Megatheory 11: Exchange Gruenfeld: The Exchange Sacrifice

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Updated: Mar 24, 2011, 3:32 PM | 3 | Opening Theory

David Bronstein was one of the early adopters of the exchang sacrifice at a1 n the Exchange Gruenfeld. White gives up a rook for Black's powerful bishop. Bronstein's choice is not the main focus of attention these days but it rmains a good approach.

 

 

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