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Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Schmid Variation

ECO A436 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 c5 2. d5 d6 3. Nc3 g6

The Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Schmid Variation (A43) reaches this position after 6 half-moves, with White 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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