French Defense: Classical Variation (C11)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.21

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 42.6% Draws: 26.2% Black Wins: 31.2%

Strategic Overview

The French Defense: Classical 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
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e6 d2d4 d7d5 b1c3 g8f6
Repertoire Training

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Sub-variations & Next Lines

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