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Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation

ECO B448 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B44) 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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