French Defense: Winawer Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation
ECO C1815 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Ne7 7. Qg4 cxd4 8. Qxg7
The French Defense: Winawer Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (C18) 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.
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