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Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Maróczy Bind, Bronstein Variation

ECO B4115 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6 5. c4 Nf6 6. Nc3 Bb4 7. Bd3 Nc6 8. Bc2

The Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Maróczy Bind, Bronstein Variation (B41) reaches this position after 15 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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