Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation
ECO B4913 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nc3 Qc7 6. Be3 a6 7. Be2
The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49) reaches this position after 13 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.