Library/Openings/French Defense/Winawer Variation/Classical Variation ECO C18
Opening· 12 plies

French Defense: Winawer Variation, Classical Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C18), reached after 12 half-moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Qc7.

French Defense: Winawer Variation, Classical Variation ECO C18
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Black rook
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Black bishop
Black king
Black knight
Black rook
Black pawn
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Black queen
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White pawn
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White pawn
White rook
White bishop
White queen
White king
White bishop
White knight
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