In the French Defense, after 1.e4 e6 2.Nf3 c5 3.b3, White adopts a flexible setup that aims to support a fianchetto of the light-squared bishop on b2. This approach allows for a solid pawn structure and control over the center, while also preparing for potential pressure on the d5 square. The Westerinen Attack appeals to players who favor strategic maneuvering and positional play, offering rich opportunities for counterplay against Black's pawn structure, particularly in the closed center typical of the French Defense.
In the French Defense, after 1. e4 e6 2. Nf3 c5 3. b3, White adopts a flexible setup that aims to support a fianchetto of the light-squared bishop on b2.