B83
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Modern Variation
Key moves: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e6
The Scheveningen features a small but solid pawn centre with pawns on d6 and e6. Black's position is flexible and resilient, though White has attacking chances with the Keres Attack (f4-f5) or the English Attack (Be3, f3, Qd2).
History & Notable Players
Named after a 1923 tournament in Scheveningen, Netherlands. It was a favourite of Garry Kasparov in his early career.
Top Players in this Opening
Related Openings
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