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B32

Sicilian Defense: Open

Key moves: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5

The Rossolimo Variation (3.Bb5 against 2...Nc6) is a sophisticated Anti-Sicilian where White avoids the Open Sicilian in favour of a positional approach. White aims to double Black's pawns and establish a solid position.

History & Notable Players

Named after GM Nicolas Rossolimo, this line became extremely popular in the 21st century as a practical alternative to the Open Sicilian.

Top Players in this Opening

Shirov,A59 gamesRadjabov,T44 gamesKamsky,G25 gamesDominguez Perez,L17 gamesMorozevich,A15 gamesNakamura,Hi14 gamesIvanchuk,V14 gamesNepomniachtchi,I13 gamesCarlsen,M13 gamesKarjakin,Sergey11 games

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