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Chess Openings - Sicilian Defense - Closed Variation

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Sicilian Defense - Closed Variation

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1.e4 c5 2.Nc3

White avoids playing d4.

(ECO: B23)

  1. Sicilian Defense - Closed Variation
  2. A typical variation

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