Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...d6/3. c3
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. e4 c5 2.Nf3 | |
ECO code: B27-B99 | |
Parent: Sicilian Defence |
3. c3
[edit | edit source]White aims to block black's dark-square bishop from the long diagonal and support a d4 advance. Play can transpose into an Alapin.
Theory table
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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