Sicilian Defense: Closed

ECO B26 · Sicilian Defense · positional · beginner

The Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26) is a positional chess opening in the Sicilian Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 d6 6. Be3. Quiet play with Nc3 and g3. Less theoretical. Recommended for beginner players.

Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 d6 6. Be3

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