Best response to the French Defense: Advance Variation (C02)
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 · White to move
What is the best response to the French Defense: Advance Variation (1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Be3.
The main theoretical reply is Be3, reaching the French Defense: Advance Variation, Kupreichik Variation.
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