Modern Defense: Kotov Variation
ECO A428 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6 4. e4 Nc6
The Modern Defense: Kotov Variation (A42) reaches this position after 8 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.