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B42

Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B42.

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.

It is reached after 14 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6 5. Bd3 Nf6 6. O-O d6 7. c4 g6.

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

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ECO code
B42
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
14
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation

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