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	2 c3 Sicilian  (7 Viewing) Alapin [B22] Moderators: trw, Bibs	89	862	01/10/26 at 04:22:57 In: Wild variation: BOTH knig... By: George Jempty
	Bb5 Systems Rossolimo Variation [B23], [B30-1], Moscow Variation & Hybrid [B51-2] Moderators: trw, Bibs	58	497	12/08/25 at 16:01:01 In: Re: Rossolimo with 5... e... By: kylemeister
	Closed  (1 Viewing) Closed Sicilian [B23-26] Moderators: Bibs, trw	36	367	06/21/17 at 17:27:10 In: Re: Closed - Black Doesn'... By: an ordinary chessplayer
	GPA Grand Prix Attack [B21 & B23] Moderators: trw, Bibs	45	484	07/19/22 at 14:30:16 In: Re: 2...a6 against the Gr... By: kylemeister
	Morra  (1 Viewing) Smith-Morra Gambit [B21] Moderators: Bibs, trw	33	901	11/09/21 at 00:59:39 In: Re: History of the 'Morra... By: NiceNike

Anti-Sicilians 2.c3, Moscow, Rossolimo, Closed, GPA, Morra, etc. [B20-31 & B50-55] with IM Ezra Kirk (Moderators: trw, Bibs)

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		O’Kelly Sicilian 3 c3! e6: Advance French transpos The O’Kelly Sicilian (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 a6) is sometimes seen as inferior, even dubious, on account of 3 c3!. But if, after 3 …e6 4 d4 d5, Black is happy with 5 ed ed (after which AFAIK best for both is E... Started 09/12/25 at 16:31:11 by Michael Ayton	2	792	09/15/25 at 07:10:16 By: Michael Ayton
		(Smith-)Morra ...Nc6/d6/a6 Just some historical notes. In the latest Anti-Sicilians update, IM Palliser refers to this line as an old suggestion of Joe Gallagher (who as I recall advocated it in an anti-anti-Sicilians book... Started 11/28/24 at 05:20:12 by kylemeister	0	494	11/28/24 at 05:20:12 By: kylemeister
		The anti-anti-Alapin Gambit In their book "The Anti-Alapin Gambit" authors Hansen and Lakdawala dismiss 5.Nc3 after 2.c3 d5 3.exd5 Nf6?! (my evaluation) 4.Bb5+ Nbd7 as "harmless".  Even if they are right, what's the harm in Whit... Started 03/19/23 at 11:10:15 by George Jempty	4	3198	07/22/23 at 13:15:08 By: bragesjo
		Any books with good coverage against 2.Nf3 e6 3.c3 I guess my title says it all.  I'm looking for good study material in the line 2.Nf3 e6 3.c3 (3...d5 4.e5).  Interestingly I play 2.c3 against the Sicilian but plan on a transposition from the French ... Started 03/16/23 at 12:59:50 by George Jempty	4	2856	05/23/23 at 11:58:54 By: Kerangali
		2.d4 and 3.Qxd4 I've encountered the following lines. Is there anything written on these. Its not clear to me if black should be starting with e6 or going for a dragon setup. For example it seems to me if black is no... Started 07/04/22 at 02:12:21 by kevinfat	5	3771	07/08/22 at 16:46:47 By: shuda2
		Anti-Sicilian to avoid Najdorf Hello folks,  as white, my biggest challenge is to play against the Najdorf, because after some years of practice and thorough analysis (also the rare 6th moves) I think it’s the best and dynamic... Started 11/10/21 at 08:14:16 by Dobby	13	6006	11/11/21 at 12:04:23 By: cathexis
		What move 2 is best vs the anti sicilians Just wondering, is there a move 2 that works best vs the anti sicilians? I guess they all have there pros and cons. Just wanted to hear what sicilian players think. Started 07/18/21 at 00:30:17 by Mtal	8	5897	09/01/21 at 11:52:04 By: Stigma
		Any opening book with these lines? I am interested in lines like these as White against the Sicilian 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Bb5 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 d6 3. f4 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 e6 3. Nf3 and 4. d4 probably Started 06/20/20 at 22:05:25 by VGA	4	3578	06/21/20 at 05:56:08 By: Fllg
		My new repertour vs Sicilian I have stopped playing Open Sicilian in over the board games after many years and I have deviced an new repertouar. Corr games convinced me that it is not worth the effort of mainting it and my m... Started 05/14/20 at 10:54:20 by bragesjo « Pages 1 2 all »	15	12542	06/14/20 at 13:58:14 By: bragesjo
		Recent sources on the Antis for Black (2..d6) Hi, I just read the Vigorito excerpt on the Najdorf, and was blown away. As far as one can tell by a few promotional sample pages, this is excellent! So, while happy with my current 1..e5, I... Started 11/14/19 at 17:39:34 by IsaVulpes	14	10100	04/19/20 at 19:58:22 By: TopNotch
		Something good against 2.b4 I am having some problems with this gambit. Should the pawn in accepted? It seems that the pawn sac is dubious, but I have seen quite a number of games with 2...b6. What is the best continuation? Started 01/05/07 at 12:58:40 by sssthepro « Pages 1 2 all »	28	39098	02/18/20 at 01:21:27 By: RdC
		Alapin Sicilian e6 vs d6 1.e4 c5 2.c3 Nf6 3.e5 Nd5 4.d4 cxd4 5.cxd4 It seems to me that there are at least three ways to handle this position as black. I'm not entirely sure of this but it seems like there are the option... Started 11/16/19 at 23:55:44 by kevinfat	10	9453	11/30/19 at 17:34:35 By: IsaVulpes
		1 e4 c5 2 Bc4 Everybody laughs at this line, myself included (does it even have a name?). But in Marin's book 1 c4 e5, he calls the line 2 g3 Nf6 3 Nc3 Nc6 4 Bg2 Bc5 the Karpov variation (is this standard?) and cla... Started 11/17/09 at 07:38:00 by Librarian « Pages 1 2 all »	22	38298	09/29/19 at 23:10:09 By: FreeRepublic
		Anti-Sicilian Rep ideas Hey All, Just looking for some suggestions on a cohesive repertoire that pairs well with the Kopec System. I understand that the Kopec system only works against the 2..d6. What are some ideas aga... Started 02/21/19 at 13:39:01 by FizzySoda	3	4752	02/21/19 at 23:35:09 By: fjd
		Question about Moscow bishop exchange Why do all the sources I have seen recommend 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+ Bd7 4. Bxd7+  What about 4. a4 or 4. c4 , they seem to score fine? I am thinking of playing this way (1700 level) beca... Started 09/14/18 at 16:02:31 by VGA	2	5240	09/14/18 at 20:57:01 By: kylemeister
		Sam Collins' bias towards White For quite some time now I have been having the feeling that Sam Collins, in his updates for the Anti-Sicilian section, has a rather strong – and hence, in my view, unjustified – bias towards White. Hi... Started 06/21/17 at 09:57:58 by Pessoa « Pages 1 2 all »	20	27000	06/27/18 at 00:18:04 By: fjd
		Sneaking Into the g3 Sicilian With 2.Nc3 & 3.Nge2 I like the idea of being able to play g3 against all the Sicilian variations but against the Kaslashnikov and the Sveshnikov Black can play this ...e5 move and change the nature of the game. So I figu... Started 02/13/17 at 19:50:44 by SouthofGrey « Pages 1 2 all »	26	29869	01/03/18 at 17:12:17 By: an ordinary chessplayer
		Finally a Black rep Chessbase DVD http://shop.chessbase.com/en/products/king_powerplay_21_repertoire_against_anti_... I'm glad he covers anti's involving 2. ...Nc6 Started 05/15/14 at 12:48:55 by ghenghisclown « Pages 1 2 all »	16	26790	10/04/17 at 02:51:47 By: ghenghisclown
		The Modern Anti Sicilan book by Sergei Soloviov I'm curious on any thoughts about this title. This is a thick theory book at more than 500 pages on 1.e4 c5 2.a3!? discussing various tries by Black to refute the a3 variation. Kotronias in his anti S... Started 06/25/17 at 17:55:58 by HagenWatch1	8	9766	06/26/17 at 04:39:00 By: bragesjo
		Best book on the Anti-Sicilians for Black? Considering that it's increasingly more difficult to play the Open Sicilian with Black (at least from my experience), what is in your opinion the best book on the Anti-Sicilians for the Black player? ... Started 06/11/16 at 06:39:19 by grandpatzer	12	13808	06/27/16 at 07:17:29 By: CanadianClub

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