French Defense: Carlson Gambit
ECO C00
Move order
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4 4. Ne5
Ideas
ECO C covers open games (1. e4 e5) and the French Defense. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.