French Defense: Bird Invitation

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Bird Invitation

By playing Bb5, the player enters the French Defense: Bird Invitation, a system within the French Defense complex. Instead of the standard b4, the player opts for Bb5. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on the e8-h5 diagonal.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 37% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: French: Bird Variation, Bird Invitation, French, Bird Invitation, French

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Bird Invitation:
+0.55 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for French Defense: Bird Invitation

  • ECO Code: C00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 26%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: French: Bird Variation, Bird Invitation, French, Bird Invitation, French
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