Best response to the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40)
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 · White to move
What is the best response to the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with b3.
The main theoretical reply is b3, reaching the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack.
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