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Montevideo Defense

ECO A404 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nc6 2. d5 Nb8

The Montevideo Defense (A40) 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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