Tarrasch Defense: Rubinstein Variation (D34)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.10

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 40.2% Draws: 30.7% Black Wins: 29.1%

Strategic Overview

The Tarrasch Defense: Rubinstein Variation (ECO code D34) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3
UCI Move Path
d2d4 d7d5 c2c4 e7e6 b1c3 c7c5 c4d5 e6d5 g1f3 b8c6 g2g3
Repertoire Training

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Internal Navigation

Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Tarrasch Defense (D32)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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