B23Semi-Open

Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack

Main Line

1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4

Overview

An anti-Sicilian system where White plays for a kingside pawn storm with f4-f5 + g4 + h4. The opening earned its name from the 1980s British Grand Prix tournament circuit. Modern theory uses 3.Bb5 (instead of 3.f4) to weaken Black's pawn structure before the storm starts.

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