Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Modern Line
ECO B4420 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 Be7 9. Be2 O-O 10. O-O b6
The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Modern Line (B44) reaches this position after 20 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.