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B20

Sicilian Defense: Brick Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Brick Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B20.

The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.

The line arises from 3 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nh3.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Sicilian Defense, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

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ECO code
B20
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
3
Parent
Sicilian Defense

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