French Defense: Advance, Milner-Barry Gambit (C02)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.20

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 38.3% Draws: 31.8% Black Wins: 29.9%

Strategic Overview

The French Defense: Advance, Milner-Barry Gambit (ECO code C02) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. Bd3
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e6 d2d4 d7d5 e4e5 c7c5 c2c3 b8c6 g1f3 d8b6 f1d3
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

French Defense: Advance Variation, Main Line (C02)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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