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English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack

ECO A214 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Bb4

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack (A21) reaches this position after 4 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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