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B31

Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B31.

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 6 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 g6.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

4 named variations grow from this line, including Gufeld Gambit, Lutikov Gambit, Totsky Attack, and others.

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ECO code
B31
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
6
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack
Direct variations
4

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Variations (4)