Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Carlsbad Variation
ECO D3417 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 Nf6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. O-O O-O 9. Bg5
The Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Carlsbad Variation (D34) reaches this position after 17 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.
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