After the exchange on d5 White sets up the classic Carlsbad structure and prepares b4-b5 to create a weak pawn on c6. One of the most instructive strategic plans in all of chess.
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You (White)
Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 8
Move Sequence
1.d4d5
2.c4e6
3.Nc3Nf6
4.cxd5exd5
5.Bg5Be7
6.e3O-O
7.Bd3Nbd7
8.Qc2Re8
Current lineCarlsbad Minority Attack
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