French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line
ECO C0615 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. Bd3 c5 6. c3 Nc6 7. Ne2 cxd4 8. cxd4
The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06) reaches this position after 15 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.