French: Winawer, 4.exd5 Qxd5

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Opening Overview: French: Winawer, 4.exd5 Qxd5

By playing Qxd5, the player enters the French: Winawer, 4.exd5 Qxd5, a system within the French Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the French Defense. This move resolves central tension.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 31% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of French: Winawer, 4.exd5 Qxd5:
-0.27 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for French: Winawer, 4.exd5 Qxd5

  • ECO Code: C15
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 31% / B: 36%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: None
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