The Sicilian Defence is a chess opening that begins when White moves a pawn forward two squares (1. e4) and Black responds by moving a pawn forward one square (c5), giving Black an aggressive counterattack in the center of the board. It's one of the most popular and well-studied openings in chess because it allows Black to fight for control of the board rather than simply mirroring White's moves, making it a favorite choice for competitive players seeking to win.
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Moves1.e4 c5 ECOB20–B99 OriginGiulio Cesare Polerio, 1594 Named afterSicily ParentKing's Pawn Game
The Sicilian Defence is a chess opening that begins with the following moves:
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