B33
Sicilian Defense: Open
Key moves: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5
The Sveshnikov Variation is one of the most dynamic and theoretically important lines in the Sicilian Defence. Black accepts a backward d-pawn and a hole on d5 in exchange for active piece play and counterattacking chances.
History & Notable Players
Developed by Evgeny Sveshnikov in the 1970s and later championed by world champion Vladimir Kramnik. It transformed understanding of dynamic compensation in chess.
Top Players in this Opening
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