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Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation

ECO B3111 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 g6 4. O-O Bg7 5. Re1 e5 6. b4

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation (B31) reaches this position after 11 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.

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