Library/Openings/Catalan Opening/Closed/Botvinnik Variation ECO E07
Opening· 15 plies

Catalan Opening: Closed, Botvinnik Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO E07), reached after 15 half-moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Nc3 c6 8. Qd3.

Catalan Opening: Closed, Botvinnik Variation ECO E07
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