Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...d6/3. c3
| Open Sicilian | |
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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 | |
| ECO code: B27-B99 | |
| Parent: Sicilian Defence | |
3. c3
White aims to block black's dark-square bishop from the long diagonal and support a d4 advance. Play can transpose into an Alapin.
Theory table
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