D32
Tarrasch Defense: Symmetrical Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. e3 Nf6 5. Nf3 Nc6
The Tarrasch Defense: Symmetrical Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D32. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. e3 Nf6 5. Nf3 Nc6.
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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