Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. b3
| Snyder Variation | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. b3 | |
Snyder Variation
[edit | edit source]This opening is an interesting variation of the Sicilian. The idea is to fianchetto the dark-squared bishop on b2. The main continuation is 2...Nc6 although many moves are possible.
Theory table
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1.e4 c5 2.b3
| 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| ... Nc6 |
= | |
| ... d6 |
= | |
| ... b6 |
= | |
| ... Nf6 |
= | |
| ... e6 |
= | |
| ... g6 |
+/= |
References
[edit | edit source]- Sabotaging the Sicilian, French & Caro-Kann with 2.b3. 2018. Marek Soszynski.