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French Defense: Winawer Variation, Retreat Variation

ECO C1710 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Ba5

The French Defense: Winawer Variation, Retreat Variation (C17) 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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