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B40

Sicilian Defense: Kramnik Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Kramnik Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B40), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

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.

Play reaches this position via 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. c4, after 5 plies of opening development.

The line refines Sicilian Defense: French Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
B40
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
5
Parent
Sicilian Defense: French Variation

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