Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...b6
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 b6 | |
2...b6 · Katalimov variation
[edit | edit source]Black prepares to fianchetto the queen's bishop.
White's best move is 3. d4 which continues 3...cxd4 4. Nxd4 Bb7.
Once fianchettoed, Black must be mindful of the danger to their weak light squares. They may be exploited by a well-timed Bb5 or Nb5, especially should Black play ...d6. e.g. 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Be3 Nxd4 7. Bxd4 d6??, White can win a queen with 8. Bb5+! (see diagram).
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Position after 8. Bb5+!
Theory table
[edit | edit source]1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 b6
| 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
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d4 cxd4 |
Nxd4 Bb7 |
Nc3 d6 |
+= | ||
| ... Bb7 |
d5 | += | |||
| g3 Bb7 |
Qe2 Qc7 |
Bg2 Nc6 |
0-0 Nd4?! |
+= |
References
[edit | edit source]See also
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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