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Alapin [B22]
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By: FreeRepublic
Bb5 Systems
Bb5 Systems
Rossolimo Variation [B23], [B30-1], Moscow Variation & Hybrid [B51-2]
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Closed
Closed
Closed Sicilian [B23-26]
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GPA
GPA
Grand Prix Attack [B21 & B23]
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By: kylemeister
Morra
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Smith-Morra Gambit [B21]
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Anti-Sicilians Anti-Sicilians
2.c3, Moscow, Rossolimo, Closed, GPA, Morra, etc. [B20-31 & B50-55] with IM Ezra Kirk
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What is 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 e5 called?
National Master Yefim Treger of New York regularly plays 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 4 e5 against the Sicilian Defense. My question is, what is the name of this variation?

Started 11/21/24 at 05:11:06 by Gambit
6 1241 Last Post 02/26/25 at 23:17:58
By: Gambit
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(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
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By: kylemeister
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Question about the so-called anti-Sveshnikov
Hello, fellow chess geniuses:
What do y'all think of this line: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 e5 4. Bc4 d6 5. 0-0 Be7 6. d3 Nf6 7. Ng5 0-0 8. f4 exf 9. Bxf4 Bg4 10. Qe1(d1) Nd4. I've seen this set-u...

Started 03/21/05 at 16:36:11 by BearerOfBadNews
10 9171 Last Post 09/26/05 at 01:39:34
By: Glenn Snow
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Taming the Sicilian?
I seem to remember something about a book which suggested playing g3 (maybe around move 6?) as White, but also including d4 as per an open sicilian.  Couldn't seem to find anything about this idea/boo...

Started 01/22/08 at 13:52:52 by rottenglen
3 4031 Last Post 02/02/08 at 14:00:39
By: Black_Widow
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Beating the Anti-Sicilians By Vassilios Kotronias
As I didn't find by a manual and automatic search any match to the book, this topic is opened here for more than my question. If there is one, moderator please insert this post from the next sentence ...

Started 01/01/16 at 17:41:08 by Jupp53
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By: Jupp53
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Anti-Sicilians Repertoire (black side)
I am working in an active repertoire for blacks vs 1.e4 using the Sveshnikov Sicilian as a main line.
I would also cover the tricks of Anti-Sveshnikov Lines.
Which variants fits on the Spiri...

Started 12/19/10 at 10:19:57 by Fausto Alava-Moreno
9 9660 Last Post 01/03/11 at 18:41:35
By: Goldrake
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Setups vs Closed Sicilian and Grand Prix
Can someone explain to me what is the difference between the various black setups against the closed sicilian and grand prix. It seems like Bg7 with Nf6 is one setup and another puts the knight on e7....

Started 02/07/11 at 10:59:38 by kevinfat
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By: zoo - Ex Member
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What do people think of 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.c3
So one of the most popular lines I've faced as white when I use the 2.c3 variation is 2..d5.  It seems I can avoid this continuation by playing 2.Nf6 d6 3.c3 .. as black now would not want to play d5....

Started 08/01/08 at 20:06:05 by everalexfor
11 14247 Last Post 04/14/09 at 12:57:21
By: zoo - Ex Member
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The Anti-Anti-Sicilian: 1...g6!
Before I get shouted and/or beaten down for posting in the wrong forum, let me discuss this idea.  For a while now I have been using 1...c5 and 2...g6 against 1.e4 with pretty good success.  This has ...

Started 04/30/04 at 14:57:28 by micmus
2 4374 Last Post 04/30/04 at 14:09:43
By: AmateurDragoneer
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Which is better Closed Sicilian or 2.c3 Sicilian?
Hi, I am thinking of adding an Anti-Sicilian to my repertoire to give me a change from the Open Sicilian.  I have narrowed down my choice to the above two and would welcome some advice or comments on ...

Started 12/04/06 at 16:44:20 by The King
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By: hennie286
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how well do you as black, handle the Kopec System
anyone can answer this questions im opened to every chess player's line and analyis.thank you!! Grin

Started 11/26/03 at 19:47:22 by mikhailtal3
2 5027 Last Post 11/26/03 at 10:32:48
By: mikhailtal3
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1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.g3
Hello,
What do you think about this variant for white?after 3...d5 is sharp play(Carlsen-Radjabov), but it is good. What about 3...Nc6?what is plan for white?do you know any good games?

Started 06/30/09 at 08:50:03 by dragonman
14 11206 Last Post 09/10/09 at 05:14:37
By: Flick Er12
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1. e4, c5 2. Nf3, e6 3. c4 ¿!
Anybody knowing what this beast is called (and perhaps some inkling how to tame it) ?

Started 02/09/06 at 15:19:57 by Strptzr
8 10397 Last Post 04/12/11 at 11:02:32
By: nyoke
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Avoid being move-ordered
Hi guys!
So, I am a Najdorf player and have always played 2...a6 in reply to 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3. But lately I bought "Experts vs. the Sicilian" and found quite a few interesting and well covered ideas...

Started 05/19/11 at 06:38:15 by Chess_Addict
11 7933 Last Post 06/22/11 at 22:43:32
By: OrangeCounty
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Qe2/Rd1 idea in Sicilian KIA
Using a Kings Indian Attack approach against the Sicilian with 2 .. e6 has been popular since the 1950s, game 1 of Fischer's 60 Memorable Games for instance. The starting move of 3 d3 is a bit suspect...

Started 01/19/13 at 12:38:22 by RdC
11 7889 Last Post 01/20/13 at 18:07:24
By: kylemeister
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Anti sicilian with 2Nc3 Nc6 3.Bc4???
I have met this alot recently and ended up getting into a kings indian style position except with Whites c4 biship on a2 and saving a tempo on g4...
i lost.... bad
HELP ME... PLEAASE

Started 07/05/08 at 14:57:39 by Chessmoby
11 9407 Last Post 09/16/08 at 21:18:03
By: kylemeister
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Nc3 or Nf3-based Anti-Sicilian System?
Like so many others reluctant to play the main line Open Sicilians I have been trying to decide on a simpler alternative (other than 1 d4 hah). I came down to comparing two systemic openings, the "Nc3...

Started 07/01/08 at 01:03:16 by Marno
11 5956 Last Post 07/04/08 at 14:39:22
By: bragesjo
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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 2480 Last Post 07/22/23 at 13:15:08
By: bragesjo
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'Experts vs' the Nimzowitsch Variation
Looking at Jacob Aagaard's line against the Nimzowitsch in Experts vs the Sicilian I came across a position that looked quite dodgy for White! After 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6 he recommends 3. Nc3 d5 4. exd5...

Started 03/01/06 at 13:45:47 by GMTonyKosten
1 2945 Last Post 03/01/06 at 20:18:30
By: Sacapawn
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The Kopec system
There is very little material on the Kopec system. I know just one Foxy DVD.
1.e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6/e6/Nc6 3. Bd3 followed by c3 and Bc2.
Or reached via the 2. Nf3-Alapin move order.
Anyone ...

Started 09/10/09 at 10:18:16 by Novosibirsk
6 14765 Last Post 08/01/12 at 07:15:12
By: Ender
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