Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation
ECO B46 · Sicilian Defense · flexible · intermediate
The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B46) is a flexible 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 Nc6 5. Nc3 a6. Flexible with e6 and a6. Avoids certain main lines. Recommended for intermediate players.
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nc3 a6