French: Chigorin, 2...c5 3.Nf3

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Opening Overview: French: Chigorin, 2...c5 3.Nf3

By playing Nf3, the player enters the French: Chigorin, 2...c5 3.Nf3, a system within the French Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the French Defense. This move exerts pressure on e5 and d4.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 41% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of French: Chigorin, 2...c5 3.Nf3:
+0.48 Balanced
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Technical Details for French: Chigorin, 2...c5 3.Nf3

  • ECO Code: C00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 41% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: None
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