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

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Closed Sicilian
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)

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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		 =
...
g6		 =
...
a6		 Nf3
 		 =

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References

     
    Chess Openings
    1. e4 e5
    1. e4 c5
    1. e4 other
    1. d4 Nf6
    1. d4 d5
    1. d4 other
    1.
    a3 · Na3 · a4 · b3 · b4 · c3 · Nc3 · c4 · d3 · d4 · e3 · e4 · f3 · Nf3 · f4 · g3 · g4 · h3 · Nh3 · h4
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