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Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack

ECO B405 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. b3

The Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack (B40) reaches this position after 5 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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