French Defense: Hecht-Reefschläger Variation

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Hecht-Reefschläger Variation

By playing Nc6, the player enters the French Defense: Hecht-Reefschläger Variation, a system within the French Defense complex. Diverging from the common French Defense (dxe4), this line chooses Nc6. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. 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

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: French: 3.Nc3 Nc6

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Hecht-Reefschläger Variation:
+0.14 Balanced
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Technical Details for French Defense: Hecht-Reefschläger Variation

  • ECO Code: C10
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 34%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: French: 3.Nc3 Nc6
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