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.