Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack
ECO B23 · Sicilian Defense · aggressive · intermediate
The Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack (B23) is a aggressive chess opening in the Sicilian Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4. Aggressive f4 system. Kingside attack against the Sicilian. Recommended for intermediate players.
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4
About this opening
The Grand Prix Attack (2.Nc3 then f4) is an aggressive anti-Sicilian: White prepares a direct kingside attack with f4-f5, Bc4 or Bb5 and a piece advance. Popular in British open tournaments of the 1980s, which gave it its name, it suits attacking players who want to impose their plan without memorizing Open Sicilian theory.