Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line
ECO E0510 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 dxc4 5. Nf3 Be7
The Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05) reaches this position after 10 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.