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Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Main Line

ECO B548 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6

The Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Main Line (B54) reaches this position after 8 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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