French Defense: Exchange Variation

ECO C01 · French Defense · solid · beginner

The French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01) 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. exd5 exd5 4. Nc3. Symmetrical exchange. Simpler but equal positions. Recommended for beginner players.

Moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. Nc3

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