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1954 Moscow, Smyslov V. - Botvinnik M. (C17)1911 Carlsbad, Nimzowitsch A. - Salwe G. (C02)

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Chess Openings - French Defense

From Mark Weeks,
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French Defense

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1.e4 e6

The French is a very popular opening. Black prepares d5, but shuts in the Queen's Bishop.

(ECO: C00)

  1. French Defense
  2. 2.d4 d5
  3. Exchange Variation
  4. Advance Variation
  5. Tarrasch Variation
  6. 3.Nc3

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