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Sicilian Defense: Closed, Smyslov Variation

ECO B2413 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 e6 6. Be3 Nd4 7. Nce2

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Smyslov Variation (B24) reaches this position after 13 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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