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French Defense: Advance Variation

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Overview

French Defense: Advance Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C02), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.

The line arises from 7 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3.

The line refines French Defense: Advance Variation, which traces back to the root opening French Defense.

The line splits into 2 documented sub-systems: French Defense: Advance Variation, Wade Variation.

Together the deeper variations number 12 across the full subtree.

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ECO code
C02
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
7
Parent
French Defense: Advance Variation
Direct variations
2
Total in subtree
12

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Variations (2)

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Sister lines that share the same parent French Defense: Advance Variation:

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