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French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack

ECO C1311 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e5 Nfd7 6. h4

The French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack (C13) reaches this position after 11 half-moves, with Black 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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