This is the French Classical Variation. C11. The pressure builds around the d4 c5 break. Often Black is aiming for exchange of pieces and moves on the queenside to break free whilst white is looking to attack on the kingside and possibly in the centre with f5.
French Defense
French Defence
FRENCH C 11
french classical system
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