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French Defense: Tarrasch Variation

ECO C035 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2

The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation (C03) reaches this position after 5 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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