French Defense: Rubinstein, Fort Knox Variation (C10)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.15

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 40.4% Draws: 33.3% Black Wins: 26.3%

Strategic Overview

The French Defense: Rubinstein, Fort Knox Variation (ECO code C10) 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 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bd7
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e6 d2d4 d7d5 b1c3 d5e4 c3e4 c8d7
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

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French Defense: Rubinstein Variation (C10)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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