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C017 plies · black to move
French Defense: Exchange Variation
The French Defense: Exchange Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C01 in the Open Games & French Defense family, beginning with 1.e4 e5 or 1.e4 e6, including the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, and French Defense. It is reached after 4 moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. Nc3. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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Moves
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. Nc3
Resulting Position (FEN)
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