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C13

French Defense: Classical Variation, Normal Variation

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Overview

French Defense: Classical Variation, Normal Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C13), 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.

Play reaches this position via 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7, after 8 plies of opening development.

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

The line splits into 5 documented sub-systems: French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, French Defense: Classical Variation, French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack, and others.

In total, the branch covers 18 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code
C13
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
8
Parent
French Defense: Classical Variation
Direct variations
5
Total in subtree
18

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Variations (5)

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