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French Defense: Steiner Variation
The Steiner Variation is a counterattacking option against the French. It most often results in a trade of two pawns after /2...d5/ 3. exd5 exd5 4. cxd5 Qxd5 5. Nc3, where black is behind in development but has a stronger pawn structure. Another more infamous line is the Orthoschnapp Gambit after /2...d5/ 3. cxd5 exd5 4. Qb3!?, with the idea of Bc4, Nc3, and possibly sacrificing a pawn on d3.