Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. b4/2...cxb4/3. a3

Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

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Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. b4 cxb4 3. a3
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3. a3

This move hopes for bxa3, when White would have good compensation after Bxa3 due to his development and open queenside files. However, d5! is very strong. exd5 is usually played and is the best move. Black is better.

Theory table

3 4
a3

d5

 exd5

Qxd5

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
1...e5 · Open
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
Four knights: (
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Italian game: (
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Spanish game: (
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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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