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Opening· 12 plies

Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Modern Sharp Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO E04), reached after 12 half-moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 dxc4 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. Qa4 Bb4+.

Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Modern Sharp Variation ECO E04
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