The Sicilian Defense

Begins with 1.e4 c5. The most popular and successful reply to 1.e4, creating asymmetry and dynamic counterplay.

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Opening summary

Opening moves: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4

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Key Variations

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