French Defense: Advance Variation
ECO C02 · French Defense · solid · beginner
The French Defense: Advance Variation (C02) is a solid chess opening in the French Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6. Fixed pawn chain. Black attacks the base. Recommended for beginner players.
Moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6