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bladezii
This can be many things, not only a Paulsen, like the GM above said. This can lead to Taimanov, Scheveningen, and even a Kan variation of the Sicilian.
However, it is true that this is NOT a Sicilian French variation. 2... e6 is just as good as any other variation for Black. The Taimanov is considered the safest, best overall scoring variation for Black.
kinimaru
tellmeaboutit
Is there a place here that show different openings?
varelse1
I guess they call it the French, because they assume the game will continue 3.d4 d5
lenkaboy
it the behaviours opening I think,if we are in good heart,..play this as black.
Aly3796
very defensive
harsha199
It's a good opening
bor
thank you for invitation, but I can't participate in that tournament because
I not always can be in the game during 2 days. Sorry.
ilikecapablanca
i use this.
nyLsel
I thought this was the Kan variation
yamzkie21
isnt this the TAIMANOV variation of the sicilian?
GM_ChessAddict
this is not a
THIS IS A.....
Sicilian defense:PAULSEN VARIATION
bleepblop64
Yuck
sharu123
I didnt like this opening at all....:)
BrendanJG
Use this all the time.
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