The Scheveningen variation is popular at the highest levels of chess, due to its complex and creative nature.
Common Lines in the Sicilian Defense
By Edward Scimia, About.com Guide
The Scheveningen (reached by move orders such as 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6) is a popular and ambitious system that allows Black to have a solid but flexible position that offers plenty of chances for counterplay on the queenside. Conversely, White has an obvious central space advantage and can choose from a variety of plans.
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- Sicilian Defense: Starting Position
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- Sveshnikov Variation
- Dragon Variation
- Accelerated Dragon
- Scheveningen Variation
- Najdorf Variation
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