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Sicilian Defense: Closed, Carlsen Variation

ECO B239 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Qxd4 Nc6 5. Qd2

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Carlsen Variation (B23) reaches this position after 9 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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