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Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit
Overview
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit is a gambit, classified under ECO code B31 within the Semi-Open Games family. As with all gambits, one side sacrifices material early — usually a pawn — in exchange for development, open lines, or initiative.
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 Nc6 3. Bb5 g6 4. O-O Bg7 5. c3 Nf6 6. d4, after 11 plies of opening development.
It is a variation of Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, which itself descends from the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B31
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 11
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