D34
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation
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
The Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D34. It is reached after the 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.
It belongs to the Tarrasch Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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