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French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation

ECO C1113 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4 c5 6. dxc5 Bxc5 7. Qg4

The French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation (C11) reaches this position after 13 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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