Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...b6
| Katalimov Sicilian | |
|---|---|
|
a b c d e f g h 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a b c d e f g h | |
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 b6 | |
Katalimov Sicilian
2...b6
This fianchetto of the Queen's Bishop leaves Black with many weak white colored squares on the Queenside where allowing a possible Bb5 or Nb5, while it does nothing to develop on the Kingside. White's best move is 3. d4 and sets a trap if Black plays 7...d6??, White can win a queen with 8. Bb5+! (see diagram below).
| Position after 8. Bb5+! | |
|---|---|
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a b c d e f g h 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a b c d e f g h | |
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 b6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Bb7 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Be3 Nxd4 7. Bxd4 d6 8. Bb5+ | |
Theory table
For explanation of notation, see Chess Opening Theory Table.
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 b6
| 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d4 cxd4 |
Nxd4 Bb7 |
Nc3 d6 |
+= | ||
| ... Bb7 |
d5 | += | |||
| g3 Bb7 |
Qe2 Qc7 |
Bg2 Nc6 |
0-0 Nd4?! |
+= |
References
- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
1. e4
2. Nf3
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
2. other
2. c4
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. Nf3
2. other
1... other
Flank
Unorthodox