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French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Main Line

ECO C0910 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 c5 4. exd5 exd5 5. Ngf3 Nc6

The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Main Line (C09) reaches this position after 10 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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