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Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch

ECO A429 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. e4 d6 4. Be3 Nf6 5. f3

The Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (A42) reaches this position after 9 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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