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Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation, Botvinnik Attack

ECO E1214 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. Nc3 Bb7 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 g5 7. Bg3 Nh5

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation, Botvinnik Attack (E12) reaches this position after 14 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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