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B50

Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Anti-Qxd4 Move Order

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Anti-Qxd4 Move Order is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B50), 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.

It begins with 6 plies and takes 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 to reach the canonical position.

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

It continues primarily into one named line, Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Anti-Qxd4 Move Order Accepted.

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ECO code
B50
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
6
Parent
Sicilian Defense
Direct variations
1

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