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Ding Liren vs Fabiano Caruana · 2020 · move 38.
Which rook move activates the rook on h1 along the g-file?
Ding’s king stays in the centre while Caruana builds threats with knights and queen. White keeps the rooks active, later captures on f6 and uses a central pawn check to gain time against the rook. Follow how defence changes into counterplay without assuming the exposed king can simply retreat to safety.
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