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B30

Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B30), 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 5 plies and takes 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 to reach the canonical position.

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

The line splits into 3 documented sub-systems: Brooklyn Retreat Defense, Fianchetto Variation, San Francisco Gambit.

Together the deeper variations number 7 across the full subtree.

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ECO code
B30
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
5
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian
Direct variations
3
Total in subtree
7

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Variations (3)

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