French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit

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Opening Overview: French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit

By playing Bg5, the player enters the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit, a system within the French Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the French Defense. This move exerts pressure on the d8-h4 diagonal. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives.

Critical Concepts

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

As the position develops, the priority becomes to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Data analysis shows a 46% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: French Defense, MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit, French, Wolf Gambit, French

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit:
+1.13 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit

  • ECO Code: C15
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 46% / B: 23%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: French Defense, MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit, French, Wolf Gambit, French
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