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English Opening: King's English Variation, Smyslov Defense

ECO A216 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 d6 3. Nf3 Bg4

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Smyslov Defense (A21) reaches this position after 6 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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