Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...d6/3. d4/3...cxd4/4. Qxd4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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Chekhover SicilianEdit
White captures the pawn with the Queen. This move is not uncommon among amateur players. Black has the possibility of playing Nc6 at some stage and if so White could pin it.
Theory tableEdit
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qxd4 Nf6 |
e5 Nc6 |
Bb5 Qa5+ |
Nc3 Qxb5 |
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| ... Nc6 |
Bb5 Bd7 |
Bxc6 Bxc6 |
Nc3 Nf6 |
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| ... a6 |
Bc4 Nc6 |
Qe3 Nf6 |
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ReferencesEdit
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.