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English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation

ECO A2512 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. e3 d6 6. Nge2 Nh6

The English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation (A25) 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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