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Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack, Tal Gambit

ECO B216 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5 Nf6

The Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack, Tal Gambit (B21) reaches this position after 6 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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