Owen Defence: French

Starting Position
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Depth
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Opening Overview: Owen Defence: French

By playing e6, the player enters the Owen Defence: French, a system within the Owen Defence complex. While Ba6 is the consensus choice, e6 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move opens lines for the dark-squared bishop.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the center.

The position remains unresolved, requiring precise calculation. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of Owen Defence: French:
+0.02 Balanced
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Technical Details for Owen Defence: French

  • ECO Code: B00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 36%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: None
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