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Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation, Zaitsev Defense

ECO B5310 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Qxd4 Nc6 5. Bb5 Qd7

The Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation, Zaitsev Defense (B53) 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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