The Advance Variation arises after 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 (ECO C02). White closes the centre at once and takes space, building the d4-e5 pawn chain.
The fight revolves around that chain: Black attacks its base with ...c5 and ...Nc6 and leans on the d4 pawn, while White defends it and tries to use the space advantage for a kingside attack.
The Advance leads to closed, strategically clear positions with comprehensible plans for both sides. A direct and popular way to play against the French.
Drag a piece onto the board, or click a piece and then click the squares. The cross beside the pieces sweeps every piece of that colour off the board, and a single piece can be dragged off the edge.
The pieces will be arranged into the chosen pattern.
It is the mating side to move. Find mate in one.
Openings, endgame positions and breakthrough studies - the set-up appears on the board.
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