B56Semi-Open

Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation

Main Line

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6

Overview

A natural developing move that puts pressure on d4. The Richter-Rauzer Attack (6.Bg5) and Sozin Attack (6.Bc4) are White's main tries. Leads to complex middlegame positions.

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