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B83

Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Modern Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Modern Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B83), 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.

The line arises from 19 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 d6 6. Be2 Be7 7. O-O O-O 8. f4 Nc6 9. Be3 Bd7 10. Nb3.

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

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ECO code
B83
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
19
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Modern Variation

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