French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Exchange Variation

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Opening Overview: French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Exchange Variation

By playing exd5, the player enters the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Exchange Variation, a setup within the French Defense complex. While e5 is the main choice, exd5 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move opens lines for pieces. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives.

Key Plans

  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

From here, play typically proceeds with Qxd5, leading into the French. Data analysis shows a 41% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: French: MacCutcheon, 5.exd5, French Defense, MacCutcheon Variation

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Exchange Variation:
+0.89 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Exchange Variation

  • ECO Code: C12
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 41% / B: 24%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: French: MacCutcheon, 5.exd5, French Defense, MacCutcheon Variation
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