French Defense: Classical Variation, Tartakower Variation

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Classical Variation, Tartakower Variation

By playing Ne4, the player enters the French Defense: Classical Variation, Tartakower Variation, a system within the French Defense complex. Deviating from the common French Defense (Ng8), this line chooses Ne4. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move improves the Knight's scope.

Critical Concepts

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

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 37% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: French: Classical, Tartakower Variation, French Defense, Classical Variation, Tartakower Variation, French

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Classical Variation, Tartakower Variation:
+0.22 Balanced
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Technical Details for French Defense: Classical Variation, Tartakower Variation

  • ECO Code: C13
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 33%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: French: Classical, Tartakower Variation, French Defense, Classical Variation, Tartakower Variation, French, French: classical, Tartakower variation, Tartakower Variation, French
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