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Scholar's mate: The long version

Scholar's mate: The long version

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Game 425061

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Originally posted by Lenzar
Game 425061
interesting, but never to be tried against higher rated players.
Will be easily refuted

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2 ... Bg7??? Black is asking for trouble. Either 2 ... e6 with an immediate defence against the Bishop. Or even better 2 ... Nc6 (3.Qf3 Ne5) and not only is the threat extinguished, Black steals the initiative.