Sicilian Defence

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Taimanov Variation

Black develops the knight to c6 alongside ...e6, keeping the position flexible and avoiding early commitments. The Taimanov allows Black to reach Scheveningen or Hedgehog structures while retaining the option of ...a6 and ...b5 for queenside counterplay.

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You (Black)

Waiting for White...

ProgressMove 1 of 5

Move Sequence

1.e4c5

2.Nf3e6

3.d4cxd4

4.Nxd4Nc6

5.Nc3Qc7

Current lineTaimanov Variation

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