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King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense

ECO C404 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Qf6

The King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense (C40) reaches this position after 4 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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