Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...b6
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< Chess Opening Theory | 1. e4 | 1...c5 | 2. Nf3(Redirected from Chess/Katalimov Variation)
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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Sicilian - Katalimov variation[edit]
2...b6[edit]
This fianchetto of the Queen's Bishop leaves Black with many weak white colours squares on the Queenside where allowing a possible Bb5 or Nb5, while it does nothing to develop on the Kingside.
Theory table[edit]
For explanation of notation, see Chess Opening Theory Table.
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 b6
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d4 cxd4 |
Nxd4 Bb7 |
Nc3 d6 |
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| ... Bb7 |
d5 | += |
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References[edit]
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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