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French Defense: Rubinstein Variation, Fort Knox Variation

ECO C1010 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bd7 5. Nf3 Bc6

The French Defense: Rubinstein Variation, Fort Knox Variation (C10) reaches this position after 10 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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