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Sicilian Defense: Pin Variation, Jaffe Variation

ECO B4012 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Bb4 6. Bd3 e5

The Sicilian Defense: Pin Variation, Jaffe Variation (B40) reaches this position after 12 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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