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Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense

ECO D4619 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 e6 4. e3 Nf6 5. Nc3 Bd6 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bd3 Nbd7 9. O-O O-O 10. Qc2

The Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46) reaches this position after 19 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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