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B31

Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B31), 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 11 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 g6 4. O-O Bg7 5. Re1 e5 6. b4.

The line refines Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
B31
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
11
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation

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