French Defense: Morphy Gambit

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Morphy Gambit

By playing Nh3, the player enters the French Defense: Morphy Gambit, a setup within the French Defense complex. While Be3 is the consensus choice, Nh3 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move fights for central squares.

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 41% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Morphy Gambit, French, Morphy Gambit, French

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Morphy Gambit:
+0.66 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for French Defense: Morphy Gambit

  • ECO Code: C00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 41% / B: 28%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: Morphy Gambit, French, Morphy Gambit, French
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