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Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Marco Defense

ECO E1210 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. a3 Bb7 5. Nc3 Be7

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Marco Defense (E12) reaches this position after 10 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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