Sicilian Defense: Mengarini Variation

1.e4 c5 2.a3
Lesson

The Maroczy Bind: Every Pawn Structure Explained

The Maroczy Bind allows one side to build a clamp on the center with the c- and e-pawns. However, there's still room for counterplay and the opponent won't always get squeezed to death. GM Johan Hellsten brings you the key ideas for both sides.
27 min
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