After 1...e5 2.Nc3 Nf6, White plays the active 3.Nf3 followed by g3 and Bg2 with the option of d4. Named after Paul Keres, this approach treats the position as a Closed Sicilian with reversed colours and an extra tempo, building slowly with the kingside fianchetto before striking at the centre.
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Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 7
Move Sequence
1.c4e5
2.Nc3Nf6
3.Nf3Nc6
4.g3d5
5.cxd5Nxd5
6.Bg2Nb6
7.O-OBe7
Current lineReversed Sicilian Keres Variation
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