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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nc3/2...Nc6/3. g3

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3

Closed Sicilian: Fianchetto Variation

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White's plan is to play Bg2, Nge2, d3 and O-O. Sometimes White will also try to attack with an early f4, which may procede similarly to the Grand Prix Attack. Black will try to counter that with an break in the center of the board.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3

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Sicilian, Closed ...
g6
Bg2
 
Sicilian, Closed ...
d6
Bg2
 

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References

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Chess Opening Theory
1. e4 e5
Open game
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
  • Four knights ( )
  • Italian game ( )
  • Spanish game ( )

With other 2nd moves:

2. Other
1. e4 c5
Sicilian defence
1. e4 ...other: