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Ruy Lopez: Closed Berlin Defense, Chigorin Variation

ECO C6610 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O d6 5. d4 Nd7

The Ruy Lopez: Closed Berlin Defense, Chigorin Variation (C66) 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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