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French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation

ECO C056 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 Nf6

The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05) reaches this position after 6 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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