Library/Openings/Sicilian Defense/Closed ECO B23
Opening· 3 plies

Sicilian Defense: Closed

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO B23), reached after 3 half-moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3.

Sicilian Defense: Closed ECO B23
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Black rook
Black knight
Black bishop
Black queen
Black king
Black bishop
Black knight
Black rook
Black pawn
Black pawn
Black pawn
Black pawn
Black pawn
Black pawn
Black pawn
Black pawn
White pawn
White knight
White pawn
White pawn
White pawn
White pawn
White pawn
White pawn
White pawn
White rook
White bishop
White queen
White king
White bishop
White knight
White rook
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