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French Defense1.e4 e6
The French is a very popular opening. Black prepares d5, but shuts in the Queen's Bishop. 2.d4 d51.e4 e6 2.d4 d5
The second move for both players is almost forced. Exchange Variation1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 exd5
This line is the main disadvantage to the French. Subsequent play is drawish. Advance Variation1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.e5
Tarrasch Variation1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2
3.Nc31.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3
For more about the 3.Nc3 variations, see Opening Tutorial : French Defense - 3.Nc3 (offsite). Example game(s)
(Back to initial position.)
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