One of the most complex French variations. Black pins the Nc3 with Bb4, leading to sharp pawn structures and dynamic play.
Every line in this family begins 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4, then branches. Each variation below has its own page with the full move order, the position it reaches, and a Stockfish evaluation.
All 8 lines can be practised free in the browser: pick a variation, walk it move by move in Learn mode, then drill it from memory until you can play it without prompting.
The French, Winawer Variation begins 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4. From there it branches into 8 named variations, each with its own move order and typical plans.
The French, Winawer Variation is catalogued under ECO codes C15–C18. Individual variations list their own specific code on their page.
Open any variation on Chess Ramp and use Learn mode to walk the line one move at a time, then Drill mode to replay it from memory. Practice runs in your browser with no account required.