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Sicilian Defense: Kalashnikov Variation

ECO B3210 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5 5. Nb5 d6

The Sicilian Defense: Kalashnikov Variation (B32) 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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