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French Defense

Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Albin-Chatard Gambit

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  1. 1.e4e6
  2. 2.d4d5
  3. 3.Nc3Nf6
  4. 4.Bg5Be7
  5. 5.e5Nfd7
  6. 6.h4Bxg5
  7. 7.hxg5Qxg5
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French Defense line where Black accepts the Alekhine-Chatard pawn with 6...Bxg5, and White relies on the half-open h-file and quicker development.

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About the Albin-Chatard Gambit

After 6...Bxg5 7. hxg5 Qxg5, Black has taken the offered pawn, but the queen on g5 becomes a target and the king lacks a safe home while e5 cramps the kingside. By far the most common reply is 8. Nh3, which develops while hitting the queen. 8. Nf3 and 8. Qd3 are less frequent alternatives. The engine gives White a slight edge for the pawn, and White scores well in practice, with few draws.

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