Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Fianchetto Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO B56), reached after 11 half-moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. g3.

Black rook — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

Black bishop — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

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