French Defense: Classical, Steinitz Variation (C11)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.09

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 39.2% Draws: 31.0% Black Wins: 29.8%

Strategic Overview

The French Defense: Classical, Steinitz Variation (ECO code C11) 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. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e6 d2d4 d7d5 b1c3 g8f6 e4e5
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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

French Defense: Classical Variation (C11)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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