French Defence

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Tarrasch Closed Variation

After 3...Nf6 4.e5 Nfd7, the Closed Tarrasch arises with a locked centre and slow strategic manoeuvring. White typically continues with Bd3, c3 and Ne2, building a kingside attack while Black prepares ...c5 and ...f6 breaks. Less sharp than the Open Tarrasch but rich in long-term strategic ideas.

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ProgressMove 1 of 7

Move Sequence

1.e4e6

2.d4d5

3.Nd2Nf6

4.e5Nfd7

5.Bd3c5

6.c3Nc6

7.Ne2cxd4

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