Sicilian Defence

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Sveshnikov Main Line (9.Nd5)

The modern mainline of the Sveshnikov, where after 8...b5 White retreats with 9.Nd5, planting a powerful knight on the central outpost. Black accepts long-term structural weaknesses (the d5 hole and backward d-pawn) in exchange for the bishop pair and active piece play. Used by Magnus Carlsen in his 2018 World Championship match.

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You (Black)

Waiting for White...

ProgressMove 1 of 9

Move Sequence

1.e4c5

2.Nf3Nc6

3.d4cxd4

4.Nxd4Nf6

5.Nc3e5

6.Ndb5d6

7.Bg5a6

8.Bxf6gxf6

9.Na3b5

10.Nd5

Current lineSveshnikov Main Line (9.Nd5)

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