B38

Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind

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.

Best Games

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Gelfand,B vs Shyam,SM1-0
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Gelfand,B vs Cabrera,A1/2-1/2
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Grischuk,A vs Serper,G1-0
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Martchenko, Stanislav vs Vachier Lagrave, Mexime0-1
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Grischuk, Alexander vs Kovchan, Alexander1/2-1/2
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Gelfand, Boris vs Anand, Viswanathan1-0
Manila Interzonal • 1990★ Notable
Ljubojevic, Ljubomir vs Hamdouchi, Hichem1-0
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Short, Nigel D vs Hamdouchi, Hichem1-0
WchT • 1989★ Notable
Timman, Jan H vs Larsen, Bent1/2-1/2
Las Palmas Interzonal • 1982★ Notable
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FIDE World Rapid Team • 2025
Firouzja,Alireza vs Abdusattorov,Nodirbek1/2-1/2
Superbet ROM Classic 2025 • 2025
Carlsen,M vs Nakamura,Hi1/2-1/2
Chessable Masters Winners • 2025
Erigaisi,Arjun vs Carlsen,M1-0
Chessable Masters Winners • 2025
Carlsen,M vs Nakamura,Hi1/2-1/2
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