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Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation

ECO B5712 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 d6 6. Bc4 Qb6

The Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (B57) 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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