vs Sveshnikov 2...Nc6

Against the Sicilian · B33 · you play White. 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5

About the vs Sveshnikov 2...Nc6

The Sveshnikov main line with Bxf6 and Nd5 gives White a dream knight on d5 against Black's doubled f-pawns. White plays c3, Nc2–e3 and often Bd3 and Qh5 against the weakened kingside. Control of d5 is everything.

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6: that is the start of the vs Sveshnikov 2...Nc6, a B33 line of the Against the Sicilian for White. There are 5 lines of this opening to train. Start in learn mode to see the idea behind every move, then play the vs Sveshnikov 2...Nc6 yourself and let the coach correct your mistakes. Below the board you find middlegame plans for the vs Sveshnikov 2...Nc6, common endgames and games by strong players, so you know what to do once the theory ends. Add it to your set of lines to play with White, and repeat it in speed mode or the drill until you no longer have to think about it.

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