Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation

ECO B80 · Sicilian Defense · positional · advanced

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation (B80) is a positional chess opening in the Sicilian Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 d6. Small solid center with e6 and d6. Flexible. Recommended for advanced players.

Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 d6

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