Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...Nf6
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< Chess Opening Theory | 1. e4 | 1...c5 | 2. Nf3
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
rnbqkb1r/pp1ppppp/5n2/2p5/4P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKB1R |
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Sicilian - Nimzovitch Variation[edit]
2...Nf6[edit]
This attack on the e4 pawn is similar to the Alekhine's Defence. White normally plays e5 here as well.
Theory table[edit]
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[edit]
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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