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| White has just played the apparent-novelty 13.Nd2-c4 |
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A sensible move is 13...a6, but I played 13...Nd4?, reasoning that 14.cxd4 Bxb5 gives Black at least equality.
However my opponent replied 14.Nxd4!, and after the more-or-less forced line 14...exd4 15.Bxf6 gxf6 16.Nxd6 Qxd6 (16...cxd6 may be a tad better, according to Stockfish16 and Komodo14.1) 17.Bxd7 Qxd7 White had 18.Rad1, enjoying the upper hand.
LESSON: when contemplating sharp moves it is vital to fully consider not only obvious replies but also less-obvious alternatives.
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