Library/Openings/French Defense/McCutcheon Variation/Duras Variation ECO C12
Opening· 17 plies

French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C12), reached after 17 half-moves: 1. e4 e6 2. Nc3 d5 3. d4 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. Bd2 Bxc3 7. bxc3 Ne4 8. Qg4 Kf8 9. Bc1.

French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation ECO C12
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