Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nc3

Closed Sicilian
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN) rnbqkbnr/pp1ppppp/8/2p5/4P3/2N5/PPPP1PPP/R1BQKBNR

Closed Sicilian

Closed Sicilian is a strategical opening that often leads to a slow white kingside attack. Black usually fights for counterplay on the queenside. Much less played than the main line 2.Nf3, this opening is a good alternative against Sicilian experts.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.

1.e4 c5 2.Nc3

	2
	... Nc6	=
	... d6	Nf3	=
	... e6	=
	... a6	Nf3	=

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References

• Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.