Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bb5/3...g6
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 g6 | |
Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation
[edit | edit source]3...g6
[edit | edit source]The Rossolimo variation with the move 3...g6 is a way to respond to g6. The main idea is to quickly develop the kingside with moves like ...g6, ...Bg7, and castling, creating a fianchettoed bishop to control the center and protect the king. A key goal for Black is to later look for opportunities to gain counterplay, often by maneuvering a knight to the d4 outpost or creating queenside pressure with pawn advances like ...a5.
Theory table
[edit | edit source]1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6
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| Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation |
O-O Bg7 |
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| Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation |
Bxc6 dxc6 |
2. Nf3
2. Other
1. e4 ...other:
2. other
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch defence
Dutch defence
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox