Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. d4
Open Sicilian with 2...Nc6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 |
Open Sicilian with 2...Nc6[edit | edit source]
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3.d4
The Open Sicilian is a very popular opening. There is a great deal of theory on the opening and it is also typically very tactical.[1] For these two reasons some people who do not play the Sicilian will avoid playing the Open Sicilian to encourage slower maneuvering instead of sharp tactics.
Theory table[edit | edit source]
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4
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Main Line | ... cxd4 |
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... e6 |
Nc3 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sicilian Defence, .Sicilian Defence
- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.