1. e4 e6

A Semi-Open Games related, the French Defense is an opening that most players either love or hate.  On his first move (1... e6), black denies an early active role to his Bishop at c8 in return for a solid nature of the defense.  Former World Champions Mikhail Botvinnik and Tigran Petrosian liked to play it as black.

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1. e4 e6

Try yourself the French Defense Opening below. You have white pieces and move first. Click here to start all over again.

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