French: Steinitz, 5.Nf3 c5

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Opening Overview: French: Steinitz, 5.Nf3 c5

By playing c5, the player enters the French: Steinitz, 5.Nf3 c5, a system within the French Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the French Defense. This move creates immediate imbalance.

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 43% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of French: Steinitz, 5.Nf3 c5:
+1.13 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for French: Steinitz, 5.Nf3 c5

  • ECO Code: C11
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 43% / B: 20%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: None
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