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Caro-Kann Defense: Maróczy Variation, Maróczy Gambit

ECO B1211 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3 dxe4 4. fxe4 e5 5. Nf3 exd4 6. Bc4

The Caro-Kann Defense: Maróczy Variation, Maróczy Gambit (B12) reaches this position after 11 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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