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French Defense: Rubinstein Variation, Blackburne Defense (C10)

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  • 3 years ago

    pareal

    This is a solid line; it has been used by top players (e.g. Anand) when they

    need to draw with black.

  • 4 years ago

    aadaam

    Black inflicts this position on himself. If white plays 3.Nc3 his main challenge is 3...Bb4, the Winawer.

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