Estragon wrote:
I prefer 3 Nf3 as more flexible, but transpositions often occur, such as after 3 ...Nc6 4 g3.
I agree that in general both moves will occur. I just wasn't sure if anyone had a concret reason to dislike or favor one over the other.
I am a new commer to the English Opening and am curious about the forums opinion of two variations.