B51
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation
Key moves: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6
This move order in the Sicilian with 2...d6 can lead to many major variations including the Najdorf, Dragon, and Classical. It's the backbone of competitive chess openings.
History & Notable Players
The 2...d6 Sicilian systems have dominated top-level chess since the mid-20th century.
Top Players in this Opening
Related Openings
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Best Games
Caruana,F vs Giri,A1-0
Saint Louis Blitz 2023 • 2023★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Firouzja,Alireza1-0
Saint Louis Blitz 2020 • 2020★ Notable
So,W vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Rapid 2020 • 2020★ Notable
So,W vs Anand,V0-1
Tata Steel India Blitz • 2019★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Nepomniachtchi,I1/2-1/2
Tata Steel India Rapid • 2019★ Notable
Carlsen,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I1-0
Tata Steel India Rapid • 2019★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Giri,A1-0
Tata Steel India Rapid • 2019★ Notable
Anand,V vs So,W1-0
Tata Steel India Blitz • 2018★ Notable
Anand,V vs So,W1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2018 • 2018★ Notable
Navara,D vs Nepomniachtchi,I1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2017 • 2017★ Notable
Kasparov,G vs Nepomniachtchi,I1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2017 • 2017★ Notable
Anand,V vs Kasparov,G1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Rapid 2017 • 2017★ Notable
Anand,V vs Navara,D1-0
Saint Louis Rapid 2017 • 2017★ Notable
Adams,Mi vs Giri,A1/2-1/2
8th London Classic 2016 • 2016★ Notable
Carlsen,M vs Grischuk,A1-0
7th London Classic 2015 • 2015★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Grischuk,A1-0
3rd Sinquefield Cup 2015 • 2015★ Notable
Anand,V vs Topalov,V1/2-1/2
3rd Sinquefield Cup 2015 • 2015★ Notable
Carlsen,M vs Topalov,V0-1
3rd Sinquefield Cup 2015 • 2015★ Notable
Carlsen,M vs Giri,A1/2-1/2
3rd Norway Chess 2015 • 2015★ Notable
Svidler,P vs Grischuk,A1/2-1/2
Baku FIDE Grand Prix 2014 • 2014★ Notable