French Defense: Exchange Variation

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Exchange Variation

By playing exd5, the player enters the French Defense: Exchange Variation, a setup within the French Defense complex. While Be3 is the main choice, exd5 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move opens lines for pieces.

Key Plans

  • Control the center.

From here, play typically proceeds with exd5 or Qxd5, leading into the French. Data analysis shows a 30% win rate for White, indicating Black chances.

Also known as: French: Exchange, French: exchange variation

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Exchange Variation:
-0.66 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for French Defense: Exchange Variation

  • ECO Code: C01
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 30% / B: 43%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: French: Exchange, French: exchange variation
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