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Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Modern Sharp Variation

ECO E0412 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 dxc4 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. Qa4 Bb4+

The Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Modern Sharp Variation (E04) reaches this position after 12 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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