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Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Yerevan System

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Yerevan System is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B28.

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.

The line arises from 5 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 a6 3. Nc3.

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

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ECO code
B28
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
5
Parent
Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation

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