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

Closed Sicilian
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

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Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3
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Closed Sicilian: Fianchetto Variation

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

For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation. Category:Book:Chess Opening Theory#1.%20e4/1...c5/2.%20Nc3/2...Nc6/3.%20g3%20.

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:

    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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