White exchanges on d5 early, locking the structure into the classical Carlsbad formation. The plan is the famous minority attack: b4-b5 to create a weak c6 pawn for Black. A masterclass in long-term positional pressure.
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You (White)
Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 6
Move Sequence
1.d4d5
2.c4e6
3.Nc3Nf6
4.cxd5exd5
5.Bg5Be7
6.e3O-O
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