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French Defense: Steiner Variation

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1.e4e62.c4
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
French Defense: Steiner Variation3.8M games · Black to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
d555%2.1M47%
c512%453k49%
c611%395k47%
b65.7%214k48%
d64%151k46%
Nf63.1%118k45%
Ne71.6%59k48%
Nc61.4%53k45%
g61.3%47k46%
Bc51.3%47k42%
Category
Semi-Open
First move
1.e4
ECO
C00
Line
1. e4 e6 2. c4
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