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Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit

ECO B4416 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. c4 Nf6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 d5

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit (B44) reaches this position after 16 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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