French Defense: Steinitz Attack

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Steinitz Attack

By playing e5, the player enters the French Defense: Steinitz Attack, a setup within the French Defense complex. Instead of the usual b4, the player opts for e5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls d4 and f4.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Feature: Open Center

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: French: Steinitz Attack, Steinitz Attack, French, French: Steinitz attack

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Steinitz Attack:
+0.23 Balanced
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Technical Details for French Defense: Steinitz Attack

  • ECO Code: C00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 33%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: French: Steinitz Attack, Steinitz Attack, French, French: Steinitz attack, Steinitz Attack, French
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