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B52

Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Sokolsky Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Sokolsky Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B52), 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 is reached after 9 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+ Bd7 4. Bxd7+ Qxd7 5. c4.

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

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ECO code
B52
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
9
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line

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