The authenticity of the fingering of GE2 cannot be entirely ruled out; however, a few combinations contrary to the Chopinesque fingering confirmed by other pieces are an argument against this possibility (see bars 55-58). In the case of the digits added in this variation, it is not the digits themselves but the selection of notes that are provided with them that could be questioned – the use of the 1-2 fingering combination on all dyads is as obvious as the use of the 5th finger on the even, top semiquavers, hence it is surprising that they were treated differently. The same objection could be raised in the second place in which the fingering was added – in bar 230.
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