French Defense: Winawer Variation, Petrosian Variation

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Opening Overview: French Defense: Winawer Variation, Petrosian Variation

By playing Qd7, the player enters the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Petrosian Variation, a setup within the French Defense complex. While b6 is the main choice, Qd7 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move brings the Queen out early.

Key Plans

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

As the position develops, the priority becomes to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Data analysis shows a 30% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: French: Winawer, Petrosian Variation, French Defense, Winawer Variation, Petrosian Variation, French

Stockfish Analysis of French Defense: Winawer Variation, Petrosian Variation:
-0.40 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for French Defense: Winawer Variation, Petrosian Variation

  • ECO Code: C16
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 30% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: French: Winawer, Petrosian Variation, French Defense, Winawer Variation, Petrosian Variation, French, French: Winawer, Petrosian variation, Petrosian Variation, French
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