White sidesteps the Open Sicilian with 3.Bb5, pinning or provoking the c6 knight and steering play into more positional territory. Black responds with a solid fianchetto setup and ...e5, leading to strategic middlegames where piece placement and pawn structure matter more than raw tactical fireworks.
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ProgressMove 1 of 5
Move Sequence
1.e4c5
2.Nf3Nc6
3.Bb5g6
4.O-OBg7
5.Re1e5
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