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French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation, Main Line

ECO C1114 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4 5. Nxe4 Be7 6. Bxf6 Bxf6 7. Nf3 O-O

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation, Main Line (C11) reaches this position after 14 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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