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Sicilian Defense: Heidenfeld Variation

ECO B229 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. c3 Nf6 3. e5 Nd5 4. Nf3 Nc6 5. Na3

The Sicilian Defense: Heidenfeld Variation (B22) 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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