French: Winawer, 4.Bd3 dxe4

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Opening Overview: French: Winawer, 4.Bd3 dxe4

By playing dxe4, the player enters the French: Winawer, 4.Bd3 dxe4, a system within the French Defense complex. Instead of the standard c5, the player opts for dxe4. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move resolves central tension.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 37% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of French: Winawer, 4.Bd3 dxe4:
+0.34 Balanced
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Technical Details for French: Winawer, 4.Bd3 dxe4

  • ECO Code: C15
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 30%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: None
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