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B32

Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Maróczy Bind, Geller Line

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Maróczy Bind, Geller Line is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B32.

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 10 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6 5. c4 e5.

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

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ECO code
B32
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
10
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Open

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