French Defense: Winawer Variation, Fingerslip Variation

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Winawer Variation, Fingerslip Variation

By playing Bd2, the player enters the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Fingerslip Variation, a setup within the French Defense complex. Departing from the popular French Defense (Ne2), this line chooses Bd2. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move activates the Bishop.

Key Plans

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

From here, play typically proceeds with dxe4, leading into the French. Data analysis shows a 41% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: French: Winawer, Mueller-Zhuravlev Gambit, French Defense, Winawer Variation, Fingerslip Variation, French

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Winawer Variation, Fingerslip Variation:
+0.91 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for French Defense: Winawer Variation, Fingerslip Variation

  • ECO Code: C15
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 41% / B: 22%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: French: Winawer, Mueller-Zhuravlev Gambit, French Defense, Winawer Variation, Fingerslip Variation, French, French: Winawer, fingerslip variation, Fingerslip Variation, French
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