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Sicilian Defense

35 variations · 3 practice sets

The Sicilian Defense begins with 1.e4 c5, using a flank pawn to contest the center. White can open the center with Nf3 and d4, or choose closed setups and other Anti-Sicilians. The practice groups follow those different White approaches.

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Variation graph

9 variations · Start at the bottom and follow the branches upward.

White moveBlack moveRejoined position
Sicilian Defense: 9 variations One starting position at the bottom. White and black dots show the side that played each move. Branches join when they reach the same position.

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