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Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Pavel Eljanov · 2017 · move 23.
Which knight move supports the pawn on c5 from a4?
An early queen exchange leaves an unbalanced position with active minor pieces. Duda gains space, brings his king toward the centre and establishes a knight on d6. The rook’s switch to the b-file then turns the positional pressure into a concrete target. Study the order of those improvements rather than looking only at the final capture.
Before reaching for a move, identify the opponent’s immediate threat and the piece you most want to improve. Then compare checks, captures and quiet moves. The complete interactive lesson will let you test your answer without revealing the historical continuation first.
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