文档介绍：French Defence
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French Defence
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Moves
e6
ECO
C00-C19
Named after
Correspondence match London-Paris (1834–1836)
Parent
King's Pawn Game
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The French Defence is a chess opening. It is characterised by the moves:
e4 e6
The French has a reputation for solidity and resilience, though it can result in a somewhat cramped game for Black in the early stages. Black often gains counterattacking possibilities on the queenside while White tends to concentrate on the kingside.
Following the opening moves e6, the game usually continues d5 (see below for alternatives). White expands his claim on the centre, while Black immediately challenges the pawn on e4.
White has several main options — he can defend it with or , he can exchange pawns with 3. exd5, or he can advance the pawn forward with . Note that ? is bad as it allows 3...dxe4 Nf6, gaining time on the bishop.
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Position after e6 d5
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The diagram below on the left displays the pawn structure most typical of the French. Black has more space on the queenside, so tends to focus on that side of the board, almost always playing ...c7-