French Defense: Advance Variation, Nimzowitsch Gambit

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Advance Variation, Nimzowitsch Gambit

By playing Nf3, the player enters the French Defense: Advance Variation, Nimzowitsch Gambit, 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

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 40% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: French: Advance, Nimzowitsch Gambit, French Defense, Advance Variation

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Advance Variation, Nimzowitsch Gambit:
+0.47 Balanced
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Technical Details for French Defense: Advance Variation, Nimzowitsch Gambit

  • ECO Code: C02
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 40% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: French: Advance, Nimzowitsch Gambit, French Defense, Advance Variation
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