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Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation

ECO B5812 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Be2 e5

The Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation (B58) reaches this position after 12 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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