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Copying your opponent’s moves can be dangerous if you try too long. Black tries to stay symmetrical, but runs into a problem with White’s next series of moves.


1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bb4 5. O-O O-O 6. d3 d6 7. Bg5 Bg4 8. Nd5 Nd4 9. Nxb4 Nxb5 10. Nd5 Nd4 11. Qd2 Bxf3 12. Bxf6 Qd7 (See Diagram) 13. Ne7+ Kh8 14. Bxg7+ Kxg7 15. Qg5+ Kh8 16. Qf6#

 


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