French Defense: Marshall Gambit

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Marshall Gambit

By playing d5, the player enters the French Defense: Marshall Gambit, a setup within the French Defense complex. This line follows the critical path of the French Defense. This move directly controls e4 and c4.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 35% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: French: Marshall Variation, Sicilian Defense: Marshall Counterattack, French Defense, Marshall Variation

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Marshall Gambit:
+0.11 Balanced
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Technical Details for French Defense: Marshall Gambit

  • ECO Code: C10
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 33%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: French: Marshall Variation, Sicilian Defense: Marshall Counterattack, French Defense, Marshall Variation, Marshall Gambit, Sicilian, French: Marshall variation, Marshall Gambit, Sicilian
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