Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e6/2. d4/2...d5/3. exd5/3...exd5/4. Nf3

=French Defence: Exchange Variation: 4. Nf3=

White develops the kingside knight in the standard position, allowing White to develop and make preparations for kingside castling. Often, Black responds with Nf6.

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