B20Semi-Open
Sicilian Defense
Main Line
1. e4 c5
Overview
The most popular response to 1.e4 at all levels. Creates asymmetrical positions where both sides have winning chances. Black concedes the center temporarily to create counterplay on the queenside.
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B90Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6
B70Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6
B80Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6
B56Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6
B33Sicilian Defense: Sveshnikov Variation
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e5
B41Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6