Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Endgame Variation

The Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Endgame Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D34 in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family, arising from 1.d4 d5, including the Queen's Gambit, Slav Defense, and related systems. It is reached after 9 moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 Nf6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. O-O O-O 9. Bg5 Be6. The resulting position leaves white to move.