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Bogo-Indian Defense: Wade-Smyslov Variation

ECO E118 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Bb4+ 4. Bd2 a5

The Bogo-Indian Defense: Wade-Smyslov Variation (E11) reaches this position after 8 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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