French Defense: Winawer Variation
ECO C156 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4
The French Defense: Winawer Variation (C15) 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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