French Defense, Classical, 4. Bg5
What is the French Defense, Classical, 4. Bg5?
The French Defense, Classical, 4. Bg5 is a chess opening that begins with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5. It is classified under ECO C12. White chooses it with the move Bg5.
Moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5
ECO: C12
Chosen by: White
How to learn an opening
Learn the ideas before the moves: where the pieces go, which pawn breaks matter and what the typical middlegame plans are. Then play it, and after each game look up the point where you or your opponent left the known moves. MentoChess shows that point automatically for every game you import.
Opening lessons: Three golden opening rules · Scholar’s mate and how to stop it · Italian Game: plans, not just moves · Answering 1.d4: the Queen’s Gambit Declined · Meeting the Sicilian with 2.c3 · From moves to structures