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Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Normal System, Taimanov Line

ECO B288 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 a6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5

The Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Normal System, Taimanov Line (B28) reaches this position after 8 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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