Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. b3
3… Nc6+0.18
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack (B40), reached after 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. b3, Stockfish 18 recommends 3… Nc6 for Black. The position is roughly equal (+0.18).
Top engine moves
- +0.183… Nc6 4. Bb2 a6 5. c4 Nf6 6. e5 Ng4 7. h3 Nh6 8. Bd3
- +0.183… a6 4. Bb2 Nc6 5. c4 Nf6 6. e5 Ng4 7. h3 Nh6 8. Bd3
- +0.213… b6 4. d4 cxd4 5. Nxd4 Bb7 6. Bd3 Na6 7. O-O Nb4 8. Re1
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack?
After 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. b3, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 3… Nc6 for Black, continuing 4. Bb2 a6 5. c4 Nf6 6. e5 Ng4 7. h3 Nh6 8. Bd3. The position is roughly equal (+0.18). The next best moves are 3… a6 (+0.18) and 3… b6 (+0.21).
Is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at +0.18: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack?
B40. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; B is the volume for semi-open games (other than the French).
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).