ECO C15 Play as Black
French Defense: Winawer
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About the French Defense: Winawer
An aggressive French variation where Black pins the knight and fights for the initiative.
Move by move
- White takes central space.
- The French! Prepares d5.
- White claims more space.
- Black challenges the center.
- Defends e4.
- The Winawer! Pins the knight and pressures e4.