Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. b3

Snyder Variation

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

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

1.e4 c5 2.b3

	2
	... Nc6	=
	... d6	=
	... b6	=
	... Nf6	=
	... e6	=
	... g6	+/=

References

• Sabotaging the Sicilian, French & Caro-Kann with 2.b3. 2018. Marek Soszynski.