French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Janowski Variation
ECO C1211 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. Be3
The French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Janowski Variation (C12) 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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