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Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation

ECO D3420 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. Nf3 d5 5. cxd5 exd5 6. g3 Nc6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. O-O O-O 9. Bg5 Be6 10. Rc1 c4

The Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (D34) 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.

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