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Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation

ECO B4512 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. Ndb5 Bc5

The Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation (B45) reaches this position after 12 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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