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Neo-Gruenfeld Defense, Exchange Variation with 6.e4

ECO: D72

Average Player Rating: 2412

Performance Rating: 2465

Color: white

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Trivia: The word 'Checkmate' comes from the Persian phrase 'Shah Mat,' which means 'the King is dead.'

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