Tree path 5 levels French Defense › Normal Variation › French Defense › Tarrasch Variation › Modern System
- Chess Codex
- French Defense C00
- Normal Variation C00
- French Defense C00
- Tarrasch Variation C03
- Modern System C03 you are here
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Modern System
Overview
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Modern System is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C03), 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.
The line arises from 6 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 a6.
The line refines French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, which traces back to the root opening French Defense.
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- ECO code
- C03
- Group
- Open Games (C)
- Plies
- 6
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Statistics from Lichess
133,478 games · White 49.1% / Draw 6.5% / Black 44.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Ngf3 | 56,129 | |
| Bd3 | 27,645 | |
| c3 | 19,851 | |
| e5 | 15,864 | |
| exd5 | 4,414 | |
| c4 | 3,347 | |
| f4 | 2,025 | |
| a4 | 1,207 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:22:36
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