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Sicilian Defense - 2...d6 Variations1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6
Most games that reach this position continue 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3. Black's 5th move chooses from one of several popular variations, all of which have their devoted followers. Classical Variation5...Nc6
Dragon Variation5...g6
Scheveningen Variation5...e6
Najdorf Variation5...a6
For more about the Najdorf, see Opening Tutorial : Sicilian Defense - Najdorf Variation (offsite). Example game(s)
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