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Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack

ECO A7115 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. e4 Bg7 8. Bg5

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack (A71) reaches this position after 15 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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