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Rossolimo
I know there is a thread about the R. but I did not find there a sufficient answer, so lets start something new.
True, there is many choice for black in the Rossolimo,like somebody told in this p...

Started 03/21/05 at 03:42:17 by Guido (Guest)
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By: FreeRepublic
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Nice miniature by Nunn in the Rossolimo
Just thought I'd post this, played today at the World Senior Championship. ("The Doc" is the top seed in the 65+ section.)
[Event "30th World Senior Chess Championship 2022"]
[Site "Assisi (...

Started 11/17/22 at 18:00:36 by kylemeister
1 3732 Last Post 11/17/22 at 19:30:25
By: ErictheRed
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Transposition into Rossolimo after e6?
Recently I have had the following line played against me:
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 e6 4.b3 with interesting play.
This can also occur after:
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.b3 Nc6 4.Bb5
How effe...

Started 06/06/05 at 01:48:48 by Arthur I (Guest)
0 1851 Last Post 06/06/05 at 01:48:47
By: Arthur I (Guest)
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Rossolimo/3...e6,4.Bxc6
Hi,
I play 3..e6 agains the Rossolimo. In about every 3rd game I get 4.Bxc6 and I answer bxc6.
I dont like the usual positional answer 5...Ne7, 6...Ng6 etc., too complicated play, too positi...

Started 04/23/05 at 06:28:11 by vergo (Guest)
0 1744 Last Post 04/23/05 at 06:28:10
By: vergo (Guest)
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Sources on 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+ Nc6
I play sicilian najdorf, and sometimes acc.dragon. Rossolimo and Moscow variations are tons of theory. I'm looking for a simple solution to avoid theory for Rossolimo and Moscow. Is there any good sou...

Started 08/01/12 at 13:49:19 by Ender
2 5307 Last Post 08/01/12 at 15:09:45
By: Ender
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3.Bb5 suggestions
Hi!
I'm lifelong French player, who started playing the Kalashnikov (and loving it!), partly inspired by this forum.
My problem is 3.Bb5 though. Do I really have to play 3...g6, as Rogozenko...

Started 08/19/10 at 20:34:15 by TheLazyBrother
10 13145 Last Post 06/30/20 at 20:14:17
By: TopNotch
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12 7714 Last Post 06/06/05 at 10:20:36
By: roastednuts
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3.Bb5 Nd7 Moscow Modern Main Line
Hey guys,
I was thinking some of you may have done analysis on the Modern Main Line of the Moscow, with 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5 Nd7 4.0-0 a6 5.Bd3 Ngf6 6.Re1 b5 7.c4, and now 7...g5. I worked heav...

Started 09/04/17 at 01:57:57 by TN
3 4414 Last Post 09/10/17 at 00:01:53
By: Keano
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McDonald's Siclian 3 Bb5 Revealed excellent review
Carsten Hansen over at Chesscafe just gave Mcdonald's book on the Bb5 Sicilian his highest rating, 5 stars out of 5. See the link below for the page containing the review.
http://www.chesscafe.co...

Started 09/12/05 at 17:00:44 by notyetagm
10 8631 Last Post 02/06/06 at 00:36:41
By: SniperOnG7
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Rossolimo reference resources
I have been considering:
The Sicilian Rossolimo for White (DVD) by Victor Bologan (2010)
The Rossolimo Sicilian by Victor Bologan (2011)
How to Beat the Sicilian Defence by Gawain Jones...

Started 04/19/16 at 14:39:50 by JEH
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17 18503 Last Post 05/07/16 at 13:03:51
By: GMTonyKosten
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Rossolimo 3...g6 4. Bxc6 bxc6 5. d4!?
I was thinking about switching back to playing ...Nc6 sicilians recently and am searching for a reliable response to the Rossolimo. I'm leaning toward 3...g6 for now, with the idea of meeting Bxc6 wit...

Started 01/25/19 at 19:54:17 by Syzygy
13 8802 Last Post 09/26/19 at 17:25:17
By: tony37
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Is 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Bb5 simply a bit better for White?
Hello,
What are your opinions on this Anti-Sicilian (1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Bb5)?
I have faced this variation a number of times, and lost horribly in nearly every game. There are a few books wh...

Started 11/15/08 at 01:17:08 by TN
3 4903 Last Post 11/21/08 at 13:56:13
By: Strategy_Rules
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Sicilian Rossolimo
After 
1. e4 c5
2. Nf3 Nf6
3. Bb5 
Black reply with 3... Nd4
A. Is the best move for white here is 4.Nxd4 cxd4 ?
B. after 4.Nxd4 cxd4, what's the good plan for white ? I ...

Started 08/09/04 at 18:28:48 by ChessLover (Guest)
5 6279 Last Post 08/31/09 at 12:23:33
By: Markovich
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1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nd4 4.Bc4 ... a6!?
I played Vigorito's suggested 4...a6, not really knowing this variation. The first 10 moves ended with the same position as that in the e-book line. 
I managed to draw with my 200+ graded opponen...

Started 03/24/10 at 13:09:47 by TicklyTim
6 11160 Last Post 01/15/14 at 13:47:21
By: Vass
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Moscow
Hi, what do people think is the best follow-up for White in the following line:
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+ Bd7 4. Bxd7+ Qxd7 5. O-O Nc6 6. c3 Nf6 7. d4 Nxe4 8. d5 Ne5 9. Re1 Nxf3+ 10. Qxf3 Nf6 ?<...

Started 10/06/09 at 19:08:47 by Glen_Rotten
2 3881 Last Post 10/07/09 at 08:14:51
By: parisestmagique
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Bologan DVD on Rossolimo
http://www.chessbase.com/shop/product.asp?pid=505
Bologan is getting rather prolific. I like his style though. Much more serious than other CB DVD presenters.
I've played the Rossolimo quite...

Started 05/12/10 at 09:11:28 by Alias
9 15555 Last Post 03/04/11 at 08:02:28
By: Alias
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e6!? In the 5. c4 Moscow line
I like playing the Moscow, but nearly everyone I play is playing a set-up with e6 after 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5 Bd7 4. Bxd7 Qxd7 5. c4. I'm not able to find even a slight edge for White after Black ...

Started 08/04/16 at 16:15:07 by NegiRefutes (Ex Member)
3 4183 Last Post 08/15/16 at 08:09:27
By: PANFR
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Is the Bb5 "book" flawed?
After 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Bd7 4.Bxd7+ Qxd7 5.0-0, the book recommends 5...Nf6 but after 6.Qe2 Nc6 7.c3 e6 8.d4 cxd4 9.cxd4 d5 10.e5 Ng8 it just cites Kasimdzhanov-Topalov 2004, which ended in a dr...

Started 04/20/07 at 22:14:28 by JudgeDeath
4 3771 Last Post 04/21/07 at 19:46:47
By: JudgeDeath
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Best book on the 3. Bb5 Sicilain
I've started playing a Sicilians with 2...Nc6 and I noticed there are several books on 3. Bb5.  I am aware of books by: McDonald, Pederson, Paliser.  I think there is anti-Sicilian book out that cover...

Started 11/10/05 at 21:23:13 by fightingbob
14 10486 Last Post 03/08/07 at 22:57:14
By: kalle99
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Is there a video on this anti sicilian?
I seem to remember there was either a Foxy or Roman video on the following line in the sicilian. It is where white plays nc3 then bb5 (it might be after the moved nf3, nc3 then bb5). Well if there was...

Started 09/11/06 at 03:22:30 by Darthmambo
3 3071 Last Post 09/11/06 at 18:03:08
By: Darthmambo
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