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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. b3

Snyder Variation
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. b3

Snyder Variation

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This opening is an interesting variation of the Sicilian. The idea is to fianchetto the dark-squared bishop on b2. The main continuation is 2...Nc6 although many moves are possible.

Theory table

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

1.e4 c5 2.b3

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Nc6
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d6
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b6
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Nf6
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e6
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g6
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References

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  • Sabotaging the Sicilian, French & Caro-Kann with 2.b3. 2018. Marek Soszynski.