Queen's Gambit

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Botvinnik Variation

One of the sharpest opening lines in all of chess. After 5.Bg5 dxc4 6.e4 b5 7.e5 h6 8.Bh4 g5, both sides commit to opposite-side castling and a tactical knife-fight. Theory extends past move 25 in many lines, and a single inaccuracy can decide the game. Reserved for the bravest preparation.

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You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 8

Move Sequence

1.d4d5

2.c4c6

3.Nc3Nf6

4.Nf3e6

5.Bg5dxc4

6.e4b5

7.e5h6

8.Bh4g5

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