French Defense: Exchange Variation, Bogoljubow Variation

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Exchange Variation, Bogoljubow Variation

The French Defense: Exchange Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (C01) is a notable French Defense variation, marked by the move Nc6. Traditionally favored by Mikhail Botvinnik, this system emphasizes counter-punching and pawn chains.

Strategic Context: This line follows the main path of the French Defense. This move exerts pressure on e5 and d4. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Next Steps: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.

Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest equality (Eval: -0.11), with decisive results likely.

Also known as: French: Exchange, Bogoljubow Variation, French Defense: Exchange, Bogoljubov Variation, French: exchange, Bogolyubov variation

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Exchange Variation, Bogoljubow Variation:
-0.11 Balanced
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Technical Details for French Defense: Exchange Variation, Bogoljubow Variation

  • ECO Code: C01
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 34% / B: 37%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: French: Exchange, Bogoljubow Variation, French Defense: Exchange, Bogoljubov Variation, French: exchange, Bogolyubov variation
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