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Removing a critical Kingside defender

Removing a critical Kingside defender

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matthew_schultz
Updated: Apr 25, 2008, 7:32 AM | 0 | Scholastics

It's always dangerous to remove a critical defender. This game is a good illustration of it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was a very good example of this theme so be aware of taking away the last kingside defender.


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