French Defense: Steinitz Variation
ECO C1111 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 a6 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. e5 Nfd7 6. a3
The French Defense: Steinitz Variation (C11) 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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