French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Be7

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Opening Overview: French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Be7

By playing Be7, the player enters the French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Be7, a system within the French Defense complex. Deviating from the popular French (Bb4), this line chooses Be7. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move controls key diagonals.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Data analysis shows a 41% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Be7:
+0.64 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Be7

  • ECO Code: C01
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 41% / B: 28%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: None
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