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B27

Sicilian Defense

Key moves: 1.e4 c5

The Sicilian Defence is the most popular and best-scoring response to 1.e4. Black immediately fights for the centre with an asymmetrical pawn structure, leading to sharp, combative positions. It is the weapon of choice for aggressive players seeking to win with Black.

History & Notable Players

The opening was first analysed in detail in the 16th century by Italian players. It became a major weapon in the 20th century through the games of players like Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, and many modern grandmasters.

Top Players in this Opening

Nakamura,Hi43 gamesCaruana,F24 gamesShirov,A18 gamesCarlsen,M16 gamesMorozevich,A15 gamesLarsen, Bent14 gamesAbdusattorov,Nodirbek13 gamesGrischuk,A11 gamesGiri,A10 gamesDuda,J10 games

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