French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4
5. Nxe4+0.29
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation (C11), reached after 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4, Stockfish 18 recommends 5. Nxe4 for White. The position is roughly equal (+0.29).
Top engine moves
- +0.295. Nxe4 Be7 6. Bxf6 Bxf6 7. Nf3 O-O 8. Bc4 Nd7 9. Qe2 c5
- −0.255. Nge2 Be7 6. Bxf6 Bxf6 7. Nxe4 Nc6 8. c3 Be7 9. Nf4 O-O
- −0.395. Bc4 Be7 6. Bxf6 Bxf6 7. Nge2 Nc6 8. Bb5 e3 9. fxe3 O-O
Variations
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation?
After 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 5. Nxe4 for White, continuing Be7 6. Bxf6 Bxf6 7. Nf3 O-O 8. Bc4 Nd7 9. Qe2 c5. The position is roughly equal (+0.29). The next best moves are 5. Nge2 (−0.25) and 5. Bc4 (−0.39).
Is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at +0.29: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation?
C11. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; C is the volume for open games and the French Defense.
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).