French Defense: Advance Variation
1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.e5
In the advance variation of the French Defense, White counters the threat to the e4 pawn by advancing the pawn, creating a space advantage with locked pawn chains in the center.
Pros:
- Space
- Attacking chances
Cons:
- White's fragile pawn chain
- Black often gets an early development advantage
- White king can become exposed