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French Defense
ECO C00–C19

French Defense

A solid defensive opening aiming to undermine White’s central control.

Type: Semi-OpenPopularity: 4.5/5

Main Line

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5

Typical Plans

Challenge White’s center.

Counterattack with c5 or f6.

Solid kingside structure.

Common Traps

Milner-Barry Gambit Trap.

Rubinstein Trap.