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Chess Openings - Sicilian Defense - 2...e6 Variations
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Sicilian Defense - 2...e6 Variations

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6

Kan Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6

Taimanov System I

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6 5.Nc3 a6

Taimanov System II

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6 5.Nc3 Qc7

For more about the 2...e6 variations, see Opening Tutorial : Sicilian Defense - 2...e6 Variations (offsite).

Example game(s)

1958 Riga Tal M. - Gipslis A. B43

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