Best response to the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation (C12)
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 · White to move
What is the best response to the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation (1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with e5.
The main theoretical reply is e5, reaching the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Advance Variation.
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