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Sicilian Question


  • 2 years ago · Quote · #1

    mtredding

    What's wrong with 1. e4 c5 2. Nf6 d6 3. d4 cxd4  4. Nxd4 d5

    I suppose a better question is, why have I never seen it. White loses the tempo, and black gains control of the middle. Is it because after the knight moves, white can play f4, and trade for the e pawn? Of course black can easily counter this with f6 and then it's basically just a trade of f pawns. What's the reason?

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #2

    eaglex

    5 bb5+ knight go to f5 or trade bishops or on nc6 wins a pawn and exchange

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #3

    kaesha

    no  ingles

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #4

    kaesha

    hola

    ni  llamo  es  kaesha

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #6

    CarlMI

    I'm also confused, d5 or e5?  Assuming e5, the move is not unknown but the more likely continuation (rather than the one you gave) is:
    5. Bb5+ Nd7 6. Nf5 a6 7. Bxd7+ Qxd7 8. Nc3...

    I see White with superior development, space, pawn structure.  I see Black with holes at d5 & b6, a misplaced Queen, jammed up pieces.  Black isn't lost but the chances seem to be more with White assuming he doesn't overreach.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #7

    mtredding

    sorry, its 4...e5. why isn't f4 a good move? Thanks for the feedback!

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #8

    CarlMI

    f4 serves no purpose for white. Weakens the Kingside & e pawn, doesn't aid development, causes the knight to be misplaced hinders the Queen bishop, gives black a target, usw.  Why would you play it?


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