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Philidor Defense: Philidor Countergambit, del Rio Attack

ECO C4111 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 f5 4. dxe5 fxe4 5. Ng5 d5 6. e6

The Philidor Defense: Philidor Countergambit, del Rio Attack (C41) reaches this position after 11 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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