French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6

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Opening Overview: French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6

By playing Nf6, the player enters the French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6, a system within the French Defense complex. Diverging from the popular French (c6), this line chooses Nf6. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on e4 and d5.

Critical Concepts

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

The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Data analysis shows a 35% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6:
-0.15 Balanced
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Technical Details for French: Exchange, 4.c4 Nf6

  • ECO Code: C01
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: None
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