ECO C15 Play as Black

French Defense: Winawer Variation

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Move by move

  1. White takes central space.
  2. The French! Prepares d5.
  3. White claims more space.
  4. Black challenges the center.
  5. Defends e4.
  6. The Winawer! Pins the knight and pressures e4.

Variations of the French Defense: Winawer Variation

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