French: Tarrasch, 3...Be7 4.Bd3

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Opening Overview: French: Tarrasch, 3...Be7 4.Bd3

By playing Bd3, the player enters the French: Tarrasch, 3...Be7 4.Bd3, a system within the French Defense complex. Instead of the standard Ngf3, the player opts for Bd3. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. 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

From here, play often proceeds with c5, leading into the French. Data analysis shows a 40% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of French: Tarrasch, 3...Be7 4.Bd3:
+0.38 Balanced
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Technical Details for French: Tarrasch, 3...Be7 4.Bd3

  • ECO Code: C03
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 40% / B: 32%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: None
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