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English Opening: King's English Variation, Troger Defense

ECO A218 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 d6 4. Bg2 Be6

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Troger Defense (A21) reaches this position after 8 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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