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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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