Tree path 5 levels French Defense › Normal Variation › French Defense › Advance Variation › Extended Bishop Swap
- Chess Codex
- French Defense C00
- Normal Variation C00
- French Defense C00
- Advance Variation C02
- Extended Bishop Swap C02 you are here
French Defense: Advance Variation, Extended Bishop Swap
Overview
French Defense: Advance Variation, Extended Bishop Swap is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C02), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.
It is reached after 6 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bd7.
The line refines French Defense: Advance Variation, which traces back to the root opening French Defense.
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- ECO code
- C02
- Group
- Open Games (C)
- Plies
- 6
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Statistics from Lichess
241,152 games · White 45.8% / Draw 4.5% / Black 49.7%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 105,246 | |
| c3 | 49,996 | |
| f4 | 28,550 | |
| Bd3 | 14,658 | |
| c4 | 13,110 | |
| Nc3 | 8,538 | |
| a3 | 5,954 | |
| Qg4 | 3,703 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:22:27
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