Best response to the French Defense (C00)

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 · White to move

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What is the best response to the French Defense (1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with exd5.

The main theoretical reply is exd5, reaching the French Defense: Exchange Variation.

Ranked replies for White
exd5 50% · 2g
e5 theory
c4 theory
Nc3 theory
Nd2 theory
Be3 theory
Bd3 theory
Nf3 theory
Nh3 theory
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