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Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Larobok Variation

ECO C4113 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Bc4 Be7 6. Ng5 O-O 7. Bxf7+

The Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Larobok Variation (C41) 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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