Nimzowitsch Defense: French Connection

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Opening Overview: Nimzowitsch Defense: French Connection

By playing e6, the player enters the Nimzowitsch Defense: French Connection, a setup within the Nimzowitsch Defense complex. While Nf6 is the consensus choice, e6 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move strengthens the d5 square.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Nimzowitsch Defence: 2.Nc3 e6

Stockfish Analysis of Nimzowitsch Defense: French Connection:
+0.31 Balanced
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Technical Details for Nimzowitsch Defense: French Connection

  • ECO Code: B00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 30%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Nimzowitsch Defence: 2.Nc3 e6
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