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Winawer Variation

Black pins the knight immediately, leading to sharp play.

Move-by-Move Analysis

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 - See French Defense.

3...Bb4 - Winawer Variation. Black pins the knight and creates immediate tension.

White's plans: Play e5 or develop with Bd3. Accept doubled pawns with initiative.

Black's plans: Double White's c-pawns after ...Bxc3. Play ...c5 and ...Nc6.

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