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Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Modern Variation
Overview
Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Modern Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B60), 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 12 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 Bd7.
The line refines Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B60
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 12
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