French Defense: Rubinstein Variation
ECO C10 · French Defense · solid · intermediate
The French Defense: Rubinstein Variation (C10) 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. Nc3 dxe4. Black takes on e4. Frees the position but gives White the center. Recommended for intermediate players.
Moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4