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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nc3/2...Nc6/3. g3

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

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Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3

Closed Sicilian: Fianchetto Variation

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The move 3. g3 initiates the Fianchetto Variation of the Closed Sicilian Defense, white's plan is to play Bg2, Nge2, d3 and O-O, sometimes white will also try to attack with a an early f4, which may lead to similar attacks to the Grand Prix Attack, black will try to counter that with an break in the center of the board

Theory table

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3

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Sicilian, Closed ...
g6		 Bg2
 
Sicilian, Closed ...
d6		 Bg2
 

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
1...e5 · Open
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
Four knights: (
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Italian game: (
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Spanish game: (
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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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