French Defense: Pelikan Variation

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Pelikan Variation

"This line follows the main path of the French Defense. This move exerts pressure on e5."

The move f4 signals the French Defense: Pelikan Variation, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Plans should focus on how to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion and control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure..

Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 34%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.30.

Also known as: French: Pelikan Variation, Pelikan Variation, French, French: Pelikan variation

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Pelikan Variation:
+0.30 Balanced
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Technical Details for French Defense: Pelikan Variation

  • ECO Code: C00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 30%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: French: Pelikan Variation, Pelikan Variation, French, French: Pelikan variation, Pelikan Variation, French
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