French: Exchange

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Opening Overview: French: Exchange

By playing exd5, the player enters the French: Exchange, a system within the French Defense complex. While Qxd5 is the main choice, exd5 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move resolves central tension.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the center.

The position remains unresolved, requiring precise calculation. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Exchange Variation, French, Exchange Variation, French

Stockfish Analysis of French: Exchange:
+0.51 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for French: Exchange

  • ECO Code: C01
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 26%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Exchange Variation, French, Exchange Variation, French
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