B29

Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation

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.

Best Games

Abdusattorov,Nodirbek vs Le Tuan Minh0-1
PNWCC Online Blitz JP 17 • 2020★ Notable
So,W vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
80th Tata Steel GpA • 2018★ Notable
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Svidler,P0-1
6th Zurich Opening Blitz • 2017★ Notable
Hou Yifan vs Romanko,M1/2-1/2
WCh Women • 2010★ Notable
Dominguez Perez, Lenier vs Kunin, Vitaly L1/2-1/2
Wch U14 • 1997★ Notable
Spassky, Boris V vs Ciric, Dragoljub M1-0
WchT U26 • 1962★ Notable
Aronian,L vs Duda,J0-1
World Blitz 2024 • 2024
Dominguez Perez,L vs Duda,J1-0
Titled Tue 14th May Early • 2024
Caruana,F vs Abdusattorov,Nodirbek1-0
Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 L • 2023
Rapport,R vs Duda,J1/2-1/2
Armageddon Euro&Africa W • 2023
Giri,A vs Abdusattorov,Nodirbek0-1
11th Norway Blitz 2023 • 2023
Carlsen,M vs Duda,J1-0
World Rapid 2021 • 2021
Karjakin,Sergey vs Mamedyarov,S0-1
Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim • 2021
Nakamura,Hi vs Duda,J1/2-1/2
chess.com Speed 2019 • 2019
Yu Yangyi vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2019 • 2019
Nakamura,Hi vs Duda,J1/2-1/2
GCT Blitz Paris 2019 • 2019
Nakamura,Hi vs Duda,J1/2-1/2
GCT Rapid Paris 2019 • 2019
Karjakin,Sergey vs Duda,J1-0
chess.com Speed 5m+1spm 2018 • 2018
Karjakin,Sergey vs Duda,J1-0
chess.com Speed 3m+1spm 2018 • 2018
Karjakin,Sergey vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
GCT Blitz Paris 2018 • 2018

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