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B54

Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B54), 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.

Play reaches this position via 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. f3, after 9 plies of opening development.

The line refines Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Main Line, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

It continues primarily into one named line, Venice Attack.

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ECO code
B54
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
9
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Main Line
Direct variations
1

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