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French Defense: Hoffmann Gambit

ECO C008 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Qe2 e5 4. f4 exf4

The French Defense: Hoffmann Gambit (C00) 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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