French Defense (C00)

C00 · Chess Openings Reference Guide
Openings Directory / French Defense

Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.12

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 42.8% Draws: 28.8% Black Wins: 28.4%

Strategic Overview

The French Defense (ECO code C00) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 e6
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e6
Repertoire Training

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Variations in this Family

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