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The Steinitz Defence Deferred (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6) is certainly playable, but requires on Black's part exceptionally precise and circumspect play.
Alexander Alekhine, 107 Great Chess Battles

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