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French Defense: MacCutcheon VariationInitial Position
After 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5, Black plays 4...Bb4, the MacCutcheon Variation. This move pins White's knight and creates active piece play, similar to the Winawer but with a different move order. Black aims to disrupt White's development and create tactical opportunities while maintaining flexibility.
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