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Sicilian - Nimzovitch Variation
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

rnbqkb1r/pp1ppppp/5n2/2p5/4P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKB1R w

Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6


Sicilian - Nimzowitsch Variation

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2...Nf6

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This attack on the e4 pawn is similar to the Alekhine's Defence. White normally plays e5 to attack the knight on f6.

Theory table

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For explanation of notation, see Chess Opening Theory Table.

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nf6

3 4 5
e5
Nd5		 Nc3
e6		 Nxd5
exd5		 +=
Nc3
d6		 See 2... d6

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References

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Wikipedia has related information at Sicilian Defence


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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
1...e5 · Open
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:

With other 2nd moves:
2. Other

1...c5 · Sicilian
2... Nf3 · Open Sicilian
With 2...Nc6:

With 2...d6:

With 2...e6:

With other 2nd moves:
Anti-Sicilians
1... other
Caro-Kann
French
Other


1. d4
1...d5 · Closed
2. c4
2. Nc3
2. other
1...Nf6 · Indian
2. c4
With 2...e6:

With 2...g6:

With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. Nf3
2. other
1... other
Flank
Unorthodox


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