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8.d4 is the only way that Garry Kasparov can play for an advantage. By throwing another pawn into the center, he hopes to establish even more control; as well as allowing his bishop to enter the game. In this position, White threatens to push the pawn again to d5, gaining space and time by attacking the knight. Therefore, before doing anything else, the World MUST exchange pawns in the middle. The question is: should this be done with the pawn or the knight? Check out the coaches' suggestions and I think you'll get the right answer!

Over the next few moves - after Black has, hopefully, castled - I will be discussing the pawn structures and how this will (or ought to!)affect forthcoming play.

It's your choice, World Team - do the right thing!

cxd4 to Kasparov's d4

What else? Only with this move can The World (Black) avoid Kasparov's possible next move 9.d5 with its clear space advantage for White. So there is no other possibility for The World.

cxd4 to Kasparov's d4

This is the most normal move and is the only one that makes sense in this situation. We must play this.

cxd4 to Kasparov's d4

This is the only move we should make - there is no choice.

cxd4 to Kasparov's d4

I recommend that the World plays 8...cxd4 (pawn on c5 captures pawn on d4).

With 8.d4, White has the positional threat of 9.d5, displacing Black's Knight on c6 and creating an imposing SPACE ADVANTAGE. The capture on d4 is therefore regarded as automatic, and is the ONLY correct move. After the forced 9.Nxd4, Black should continue his DEVELOPMENT with 9...Bg7. White has then a major choice between 10.Nc2 and 10.Nde2, when I can promise you some SURPRISES!