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C028 plies · white to move
French Defense: Advance Variation
The French Defense: Advance Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C02 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. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6. The resulting position leaves white to move.
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1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6
Resulting Position (FEN)
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