Sicilian Defense: Closed, Carlsen Variation
ECO B239 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Qxd4 Nc6 5. Qd2
The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Carlsen Variation (B23) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black 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.