Sicilian Defense: Pin Variation, Koch Variation
ECO B4011 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Bb4 6. e5
The Sicilian Defense: Pin Variation, Koch Variation (B40) reaches this position after 11 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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