The French Defense meets 1.e4 with 1...e6, preparing to counter the e4 pawn with 2...d5. Black blocks in their light-squared bishop, but gains a solid pawn chain and counter-attacking possibilities.
The French Defense is named after a 1834 correspondence game between the cities of London and Paris, in which the French defense was utilized.
Pros:
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1.e4 c5
The Sicilian is one of the major answers to 1.e4. Black takes control of the d4 square with a pawn from the side - thus he imbalances the position and avoids giving White a central target.
Pros:
Unbalances the gameGives Black good chances of attackGreat opening when you need to play for a win
Cons:
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