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C00 · Semi-Open · a defense for Black

French Defense: Normal Variation

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1.e4e62.d4
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
French Defense: Normal Variation89.4M games · Black to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
d5French Defense73%65.6M50%
b64.9%4.4M48%
d64%3.6M45%
c64%3.6M46%
Ne71.4%1.3M47%
Be70.9%800k45%
g60.9%797k45%
Category
Semi-Open
First move
1.e4
ECO
C00
Line
1. e4 e6 2. d4
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