Best response to the Sicilian Defense (B27)

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 · Black to move

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What is the best response to the Sicilian Defense (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with d5.

The main theoretical reply is Nc6, reaching the Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian.

Ranked replies for Black
d5
50% · 3g
Nc6 33% · 3g
d6 0% · 1g
e6 0% · 1g
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