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King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense, Exchange Variation

ECO E7413 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Be2 O-O 6. Bg5 c5 7. dxc5

The King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense, Exchange Variation (E74) reaches this position after 13 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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