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Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation, Shropshire Defense

ECO D004 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 h5

The Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation, Shropshire Defense (D00) 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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