Library/Openings/French Defense/McCutcheon Variation/Chigorin Variation ECO C12
Opening· 11 plies

French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Chigorin Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C12), reached after 11 half-moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. exf6.

French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Chigorin Variation ECO C12
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Black rook
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Black queen
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White bishop
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White rook
White queen
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