Sicilian Sveshnikov
A dynamic, deeply-analyzed Sicilian. Accept a backward d-pawn and a hole on d5 in exchange for active piece play and the bishop pair.
Let's begin.
Press Learn to start, then play the moves yourself.
Play pawn to c5.
Variations in this course
Every line runs to a middlegame position with coach commentary at each fork. Playing Black, you'll meet:
- 1
Cheliabinsk (Bg5)
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5 6.Ndb5 d6 7.Bg5 a6 8.Na3 b5 9.Nd5
- 2
Positional (Nd5)
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5 6.Ndb5 d6 7.Nd5
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Accelerated Dragon
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