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French Defense · if they play 3.exd5

C01 · French Defense: Exchange Variation · you play Black

This is the branch for when your opponent leaves the French Defense main line with 3.exd5.

The idea

The Exchange is symmetrical: copy the development, castle, and your bishops are as good as White's.

The moves

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. Bd3 Bd6 5. Nf3 Nf6 6. O-O O-O

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